Ralph Eugene Wallace

Background

Wallace, Ralph Eugene was born on November 27, 1923 in Bement, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Thomas and Lydia Jane (Fisher) Wallace.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Illinois, 1944.

Career

Material handling engineer, International Harvester, Chicago, 1944-1949; test engineer, International Harvester, Chicago, 1949-1956; research engineer, International Harvester, Chicago, 1956-1965; manager applied research, International Harvester, Hinsdale, Illinois, 1965-1980; acting manager Computer Technology Center, International Harvester, Hinsdale, Illinois, 1980-1984; manager computer aided engineering, J.I. Case, Hinsdale, 1984-1989; affiliate engineer, consultant, Gear Research Institute, Evanston, Illinois, since 1990.

Achievements

• Registered profile engineer, Illinois.

Membership

Scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Elmhurst, Illinois, 1964-1968. Commander United States Navy, 1943-1944. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers (member auto emissions committee 1976-1979, board directors Chicago section).

Connections

Married Marjorie Lefftas. Children: Thomas, Roger, Phillip, Lawrence.

Father:

Ralph Thomas Wallace

Mother:

Lydia Jane (Fisher) Wallace

Spouse:

Marjorie Lefftas

child:

Roger Wallace

child:

Thomas Wallace

child:

Lawrence Wallace

child:

Phillip Wallace