Merton I. Signer

Background

Signer, Merton I. was born on October 25, 1900 in Tonica, Illinois, United States. Son of Ira Grant and Mary (Billings) Signer.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Missouri School of Mines, 1923, Mechanical Engineering, 1934.

Career

Mining engineer, Princeton Gold Mines, 1922-1923. With Illinois Highway Department, 1924-1926, Original M & M Company, 1926-1929. Instructor Colorado School Mines, Golden, Colorado, 1929-1932, assistant professor, 1932-1936, associate professor, 1936-1943. professor of mining, 1943-1947, dean of the faculty since 1947.

Achievements

• Merton I. Signer has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Colorado State Planning Commission. Member American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, American Society Engineer Education, Blue Key, Pi Kappa Alpha, Theta Tau. Mason.; Club: University.

Connections

Married Ruth Tresidder, August 20, 1922. Children: Merton I., Mary Anne.

Father:

Ira Grant Signer

Mother:

Mary (Billings) Signer

Spouse:

Ruth Tresidder

child:

Mary Anne Signer

child:

Merton I. Signer