Lester Allen Michel

Background

Michel, Lester Allen was born on March 5, 1919 in Mexico, Indiana, United States. Son of Otto Walter and Octa (Eller) Michel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Taylor U., 1941; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1944; Doctor of Philosophy, University Colorado, 1947.

Career

Faculty, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, since 1947; professor, Colorado College, 1960-1984; professor emeritus, Colorado College, since 1984; department chairman chemistry, Colorado College, 1961-1970. Research chemist Marathon Oil Corporation, 1962.

Achievements

• Lester Allen Michel has been listed as a noteworthy chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chem Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Clubs: Colorado Mountain (past president).

Connections

Married Martha Lilly Brown, November 1, 1942. Children: James Wesley, Janet Elaine, Barbara Louise, Kenneth Wayne, Stephen Lee.

Father:

Otto Walter Michel

Mother:

Octa (Eller) Michel

Spouse:

Martha Lilly Brown

child:

Barbara Louise Michel

child:

James Wesley Michel

child:

Stephen Lee Michel

child:

Kenneth Wayne Michel

child:

Janet Elaine Michel