Background
Ankenbrand, Larry Joseph was born on January 5, 1935 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, United States. Son of William H. and Lorene (Wahler) Ankenbrand.
Ankenbrand, Larry Joseph was born on January 5, 1935 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, United States. Son of William H. and Lorene (Wahler) Ankenbrand.
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Illinois University, 1959. Master of Science, Indiana State University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, 1972.
Salesman, Allyn & Bacon Inc., Chicago, 1962-1964; teacher, Forrest Park School, Joliet, Illinois, 1964-1965; teacher, West View School, Romeoville, Illinois, 1965-1967; assistant professor, Chicago State University, 1967-1968; instructor, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1968-1972; faculty associate, Illinois State University, Normal, 1972-1977; professor physical education, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, since 1977; department chairman, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1984-1988; associate dean College Health, Physical Edition and Recreation, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1989-1991; dean, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1991-1993; associate dean College of Edition and Professional Studies, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, since 1993. Consultant Illinois Board Education, Springfield, since 1982. Speaker in field.
Meet director 9 Special Olympics, since 1979. With United States Army, 1958-1962. Member American Association Professional Preparation in Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (president 1990-1992, midwest chairman 1984), Illinois Association Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (session chairman 1968, 25th Anniversary award 1985, president since 1989), Panther Club (president since 2005, Outstanding Fundraising award, 2007), Trojan Boosters, P.E. Club, University Club, Knights of Columbus, Moose, Elks, American Legion, EI Lettersmen Club(president 2003-2004).
Married Maureen Kelly, August 22, 1968. Children: Laura, Eric, Jay, Annual.