Background
Petoskey, Merrill Louys was born on June 29, 1923 in Ortonville, Michigan, United States. Son of Leo Julian and Grayce Elvina (Beucler) Petoskey.
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Merrill Louys Petoskey
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Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1943; Master in Finance, Michigan State University, 1947.
Career
Waterfowl biologist, supervisor education and training, Michigan Department Natural Resources, Lansing assistant regional manager, Michigan Department Natural Resources, Lansing, 1966-1970; chief, wildlife division, Michigan Department Natural Resources, Lansing, 1970-1975; assistant bureau chief, Michigan Department Natural Resources, Lansing, 1977-1979; director wildlife management, United States Forest Svc., Washington, 1975-1977; deputy administrator extension service, USDA, 1979-1984; executive vice president, North American Association Hunter Education Association, Brighton, Illinois, 1987-1990. Secretary National Flyway Council, Washington, 1970-1975. Committee member North American Wildlife Policy, 1973.
Membership
Chairman committee on Equal Education Opportunity, Board Education, Lansing, 1971-1972. Board directors, president Canada Creek Ranch Association, Atlanta, Michigan, 1960-1966. Chairman Soil and Water Conservation District, Montmorency County, Michigan, since 1988.
Trustee Albert Township, since 1990. Captain United States Army, 1943-1946, 51-52. Member Wildlife Society (chairman 1981-1984), National Rifle Association (board directors since 1976), Ducks Unlimited (general chairman 2d International Waterfront Symposium, St. Louis 1976), Michigan State Forestry Alumni Association (past president), Michigan Association for Conservation Ecologists (past president), Twin Lakes Property Owners Association (president), Society of America Foresters (committee chairman 1981-1983), Lewiston Sportsmen's League, Hiram Club, Shriners, Scottish Rite.
Connections
Married Jean Harmony Scavarda, January 4, 1944. Children: Mary Ann, Peter Louis, John Lee.
