Richard Arthur Weidener

Background

Weidener, Richard Arthur was born on August 19, 1922 in Jersey City. Son of Arthur and Blanche E. (Runion) Weidener.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Lafayette College, 1947. Student, Alexander Hamilton Institute, 1954.

Career

Chemist National Starch and Chemical Corporation, New York City, 1947-1953, supervisor Bridgewater, New York, 1953-1958, section leader, 1958-1964, development manager, 1964-1973, manager division technical service, 1964-1973, division vice president technologies, 1973-1985, director purchasing, 1977-1980. Consultant in adhesives, since 1985. Member technical committee Adhesives and Sealants Council, Washington, Adhesives Manufacturers Association, New York City.

Achievements

• Richard Arthur Weidener has been listed as a noteworthy chemical engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Coach Police Athletic League, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, 1952-1964. Teacher Boy Scouts American, Berkeley Heights, 1958-1963, also scoutmaster West Englewood, New Jersey 1949-1953. Loaned executive, member citizens review board United Way of Somerset Valley, Somerville, New Jersey, since 1985.

Active St. Andrews Episcopalian Church, New Jersey, since 1960. Trustee Somerset Day Care, since 1987. Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946.

Member American Chemical Society.

Interests

• Gardening, golf, travel, financial planning.

Connections

Married Alice R. Peterson, September 22, 1945. Children: Richard A. Junior, Kathryn C.

Father:

Arthur Weidener

Mother:

Blanche E. (Runion) Weidener

Spouse:

Alice R. Peterson

child:

Kathryn C. Weidener

child:

Richard A. Junior Weidener