Background
Kneebone, Leon Russell was born on May 28, 1920 in Bangor, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Russell Joseph and Dorothy Edwina (Tucker) Kneebone.
Kneebone, Leon Russell was born on May 28, 1920 in Bangor, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Russell Joseph and Dorothy Edwina (Tucker) Kneebone.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1950.
Professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1950-1978; professor emeritus, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1978. Chairman of the Board Wesley Foundation, University Park, since 1964. Consultant in field.
Chairman board State College (Pennsylvania) Council Churches, 1960-1961, Mount Nittany Home, State College, 1962-1964, Centre County United Way, State College, 1974-1975. Captain United States Army, 1942-1946, PTO. Member World Methodist Council, American Phytopathol. Society, American Mycological Society, Botanical Society of America, World Methodist Conference (delegate Lake Juna Luska, North Carolina chapter 1981, 86, 91), Sigma Xi (president), Gamma Sigma Delta (president).
Married Elizabeth Costen Morgan, May 5, 1945. Children: Patricia Anne, Stephen Brooks, Eileen Elizabeth.