Background
Troll, Ralph was born on October 8, 1932 in Reinheim, Hesse, Germany. Son of Johann Christian and Nelly (Bentheim) Troll. came to the United States, 1947.
Troll, Ralph was born on October 8, 1932 in Reinheim, Hesse, Germany. Son of Johann Christian and Nelly (Bentheim) Troll. came to the United States, 1947.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1957; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1965.
Instructor biology, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1959-1963; assistant professor, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1963-1966; associate professor, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1966-1972; professor, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, since 1972.
With United States Army, 1952-1954, Japan. Member Illinois State Academy Science, National Association Biology Teachers, American Fern Society.
Married Loretta Frieda Glaser, June 28, 1958. Children: Michael B., Karen N., Krista A.