Background
Amundson, Merle Edward was born on August 21, 1936 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of Edward Percival and Marjorie Chloe (Lifto) Amundson.
Amundson, Merle Edward was born on August 21, 1936 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of Edward Percival and Marjorie Chloe (Lifto) Amundson.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, South Dakota State University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy, Massachusetts College Pharmacy, 1961.
Senior chemist, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1961-1967; research scientist, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1967-1968; manager, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1968-1975; director, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, 1975-1984; executive director, Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, since 1984. Member of advisory county College of Pharmacy, South Dakot State University, since 1992.
Board directors Boys and Girls Club, Greenfield. Member American Chemical Society, New York Academy of Sciences, Greenfield Sertoma.
Married Avis Eyvonne Schneekloth, June 5, 1958. Children: Eric, Paul, Peter.