Background
Ley, Ralph John was born on June 17, 1929 in New York City. Son of William and Katharine (Jaeger) Ley.
Ley, Ralph John was born on June 17, 1929 in New York City. Son of William and Katharine (Jaeger) Ley.
AB, St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, New York, 1951. AM, Rutgers University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers University, 1963.
Instructor German,, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1959-1963; assistant professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1963-1968; associate professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1968-1979; professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1979-1995; department chairman, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1981-1990; undergraduate director department, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1993-1995; professor emeritus, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, since 1995.
With United States Army, 1953-1955. Member American Association of University Professors, American Association Teachers German, German Studies Association.
Married Teresa Ann Appezzato, March 20, 1966. Children: Mary V., John M.