Louis William Messmer

Background

Messmer, Louis William was born on June 5, 1920 in Forsyth, Montana, United States. Son of Fred George and Helen Catherine (Holmes) Messmer.

Education

AS, Grays Harbor College, 1939. Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1942. Master of Science, University Washington, 1951.

Career

Teacher biology Kelso (Washington) High School, 1951-1953. Chairman life science department Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen, Washington, 1953-1986. Consultant United States Army Corps of Engineers, Washington State Department Ecology, others, Western Washington, since 1968.

Achievements

• Louis William Messmer has been listed as a noteworthy botany consultant, emeritus biology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945, PTO. Member Pacific Estuarine Research Society, National Association Marine Educators, Pacific section American Botanical Society, The Nature Conservancy (state board 1975-1981), Washington Native Plant Society (state board since 1976).

Interests

• Hiking, fishing, photography, gardening.

Connections

Married Anna Henrietta Kovar, July 31, 1944. Children: William, James, John, Maryann, Robert, Karen.

Father:

Fred George Messmer

Mother:

Helen Catherine (Holmes) Messmer

Spouse:

Anna Henrietta Kovar

child:

Maryann Messmer

child:

Robert Messmer

child:

Karen Messmer

child:

John Messmer

child:

James Messmer

child:

William Messmer