Background
Kolmer, Lee Roy was born on January 4, 1928 in Waterloo, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Francis and Carmelita Frances (Vogt) Kolmer.
Kolmer, Lee Roy was born on January 4, 1928 in Waterloo, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Francis and Carmelita Frances (Vogt) Kolmer.
Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1952. Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1954.
Assistant professor Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1954-1955. Professor Iowa State University, Ames, 1956-1967. Assistant dean University Extension, 1967-1971.
Dean College Agriculture, since 1973. Director Cooperative Extension Service, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1971-1973.
Served with United States Army, 1946-1948. Member American Agricultural Economics Association.
Married W. Jean O'Brien, April 19, 1952. Children– Diane, James, John.