Richard Gerard Semonin

Background

Semonin, Richard Gerard was born on June 25, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Julius and Catherine Cecelia (Schooley) Semonin.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1955.

Career

With, Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, 1955-1991; chief, Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, 1986-1991; chief emeritus, Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, since 1991; co-chairman, Illinois Water Research & Land Use Planning Task Force, 1992-1994. Adjunct Professor University of Illinois, 1975-1991. Chairman Illinois Low-Level Radioactive Waste Task Group, 1994-1996.

Membership

Staff sergeant United States Air Force, 1948-1952. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Meteorological Society (councilor 1983-1986). Member National Weather Association (councilor 1978-1981), Weather Modification Association, Illinois Academy Sciences, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: Civil war, golf, fishing, geneology.

Connections

Married Lennie Stuker, February 3, 1951. Children: Cecelia C., Richard G. Junior (deceased), James R., Patricia R.

Father:

Charles Julius Semonin

Mother:

Catherine Cecelia (Schooley) Semonin

Spouse:

Lennie Stuker

child:

Cecelia C. Semonin

child:

James R. Semonin

child:

Patricia R. Semonin

child:

Richard G. Junior Semonin (deceased)