Background
Kealton, Otto John was born on July 31, 1913 in Vienna. Son of Leon and Marie (Boehm) Klinger.
Kealton, Otto John was born on July 31, 1913 in Vienna. Son of Leon and Marie (Boehm) Klinger.
Matriculation, Real-Gymnasium and private, 1924-1931. Joint managing director Favourite Manufacturing Company, Sydney, 1938-1942. Managing director Kealton Australia Limited., Sydney, 1942-1947.
Director, general manager Kraftex Limited., Capetown, South Africa, 1947-1952.
Managing director Bitroid Limited., Johannesburg, 1952-1957, Decorative Boards Limited., Johannesburg, 1952-1957. Group managing director Marley-Tiles, Frank Wright, Johannesburg, 1957-1963, Bruply Limited., Pietermaritzburg, 1963-1968, Smith & Nephew, Pinetown, South Africa, 1968-1970.
Project consultant Timber Merchants of Zambia, Kitwe, 1971-1973. Chairman board Bridgewood Products Ld., Pinetown, 1975-1984, Kit-Form Furniture, 1980-1984.
Patentee in field Board directors Doone Village, Pinetown, since 1975.
Vice chairman Morton Hall, Pinetown, 1980-1984. Paul Harris fellow, 1980. member Transvaal C. of Industries (executive council 1954-1963), Pietermaritzburg C. Industries (vice chairman 1968-1969).
Chairman board Bridgewood Products Ld. Board directors Doone Village, Pinetown, since 1975.
Club: Rotary (charter president 1980-1981).
Married Elaine Shirley Chapman, April 3, 1969. Children– Vivienne Carol, Rabjohn, Leigh, Mashman Kealton.