Background
Elling, Laddie Joe was born on June 18, 1917 in Lawton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Otto Henry and Helen Mae (Pool) Elling.
Elling, Laddie Joe was born on June 18, 1917 in Lawton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Otto Henry and Helen Mae (Pool) Elling.
Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Stillwater, 1941; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1950.
Instructor, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1950; research associate, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1950-1953; assistant professor agronomy, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1953-1958; associate professor, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1958-1968; professor, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1968-1985; professor emeritus, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, since 1985. Consultant Barzen Seed Company, Minneapolis, 1960-1961, Peterson Biddick Company, WAdena, Minnesota, 1985-1992.
President Arden Hills North Homes Association, 1988-1992. Captain United States Army, 1941-1946. Fellow Crop Science Society of America.
Member Torch International (president 1988-1990), Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Phi Sigma, Phi Theta Kappa.
Married Bethene Secrist, August 15, 1942 (deceased 1974). Children: Joe Kerry, Mary Elizabeth, Jean Anne Elling Edin. Married Helen Marie Wierschke, March 27, 1976.