Merle Cecil Huppert

Background

Huppert, Merle Cecil was born on June 29, 1917 in Dysart, Iowa, United States. Son of Edwin Alvertis and Rosa (Gulick) Huppert.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1942; postgraduate, Case Institute Technology, 1944-1947; postgraduate, University of California at Los Angeles, 1957, 62.

Career

Mechanic engineer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 1942-1956; mechanic engineer, Rocketdyne division Rockwell International, Caonga Park, California, 1956-1970; manager turbopump analysis section, Aerojet Nuclear Sys. Company, Sacramento, 1970-1972; surface effects ship performance supervisor, Aerojet General Corporation, Tacoma, 1972-1974; member Research and Development staff, mechanic engineer, Aerojet-General Corporation, Liquid Rocket Company, Sacramento, 1974-1983; private practice consultant, El Dorado Hills, California, since 1984.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (senior, life), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sons in Retirement.

Interests

• Avocations: bowling, golf.

Connections

Married Leslie Barbara Little, June 17, 1942. Children: Judith, Daniel, Frederick.

Father:

Edwin Alvertis Huppert

Mother:

Rosa (Gulick) Huppert

Spouse:

Leslie Barbara Little

child:

Daniel Huppert

child:

Judith Huppert

child:

Frederick Huppert