Richard Francis Spurck

Background

Spurck, Richard Francis was born on September 2, 1922 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of Robert M. and Gertrude Veronica Spurck.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Ceramics, Pennsylvania State University, 1943.

Career

Development engineer Electron Tube division General Electric, Schenectady, 1946—1953. Development engineer Coors Porcelain Company, Golden, Colorado, 1953—1955, project development engineer, 1963—1974. Electron tube design engineer Machlett Laboratories, Springdale, Connecticut, 1955—1963.

Project engineer Kyocera International, San Diego, 1975—1977. Consultant RFS Associates, Golden, 1977—1981. Materials engineer Martin-Marietta, Denver, 1981—1989.

Ceramic head Office of Military Government of Bavaria, 1945—1946. Staff sergeant United States Army, 1944-1946, European Theatre of Operations.

Achievements

• Richard Francis Spurck has been listed as a noteworthy materials engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: American Ceramic Society. Member: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, International Society Hybrid Microelectronics, National Institute Ceramic Engineers.

Connections

Married Greta Elizabeth Nelson, August 28, 1954. 1 child Robert M.

Father:

Robert M.

Mother:

Gertrude Veronica Spurck

Spouse:

Greta Elizabeth Nelson

child:

Robert M. Spurck