Background
Geisinger, Karl William was born on January 29, 1921 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Shelly and Lottie Irene (Renninger) Geisinger.
Geisinger, Karl William was born on January 29, 1921 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Shelly and Lottie Irene (Renninger) Geisinger.
AB, University of Pennsylvania, 1947; Master of Education, Temple University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Temple University, 1960.
Instructor psychology, Susquehanna U., Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 1948-1951; professor, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1951-1985; head department psychology, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1965-1985; Robert Hallwachs professor, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1985-1986; professor emeritus, Drexel U., Philadelphia, since 1986. Consultant, Philadelphia, 1951-1986.
Teacher adult Sunday school Grace Lutheran Church, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 1966-1986. Served as staff sergeant Air Corps, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations, major Reserve. Fellow Pennsylvania Psychological Association (president 1983-1984).
Member American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association.
Married Florence Eva Graber, June 26, 1943. Children: Kim, Kurt, Karl, Junior.