Ralph William Purdy

Background

Purdy, Ralph William was born on October 6, 1924 in Columbiaville, Michigan, United States. Son of Fred Eugene and Bertha Carrie (Stier) Purdy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1948.

Career

Engineer, Michigan Water Resources Commission, Lansing, 1949-1963; chief engineer, Michigan Water Resources Commission, Lansing, 1963-1969; bureau chief, Michigan Department Natural Resources, Lansing, 1969-1973; deputy director, Michigan Department Natural Resources, Lansing, 1973-1976; vice president environmental control, National Intergroup, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1976-1985; senior consultant, Environmental Resources Management Inc., East Lansing, Michigan, 1985-1987; retired, since 1987. Member water quality board Internnat. Joint Commission, 1963-1976.

Member Great Lakes Commission, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1969-1976.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Michigan.

Membership

Member Water Pollution Control Association.

Connections

Married Joan Virginia Johnstone, August 30, 1947. Children: Fred, Christine, Cynthia.

Father:

Fred Eugene Purdy

Mother:

Bertha Carrie (Stier) Purdy

Spouse:

Joan Virginia Johnstone

child:

Christine Purdy

child:

Fred Purdy

child:

Cynthia Purdy