Background
Kirchner, Richard Jay was born on February 17, 1930 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of Richard Jacob and Leah (Williams) Kirchner.
Kirchner, Richard Jay was born on February 17, 1930 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of Richard Jacob and Leah (Williams) Kirchner.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1952. Master of Science, University Wisconsin, 1955. Postgraduate, University Wisconsin, 1956.
Doctor of Education, Michigan State University, 1962.
Instructor wrestling and track coach Saint Cloud (Minnesota) Teachers College, 1955-1956. Assistant professor, coaching staff Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, 1956-1962, professor recreation, department chairman, 1962-1987, with Office of Dean school education, health and human services, 1987-1988, senior professor, 1988-1992. Retired 1992. chairman president"s advising committee.
Camp program director, camp director Elkton-Pigeon-Bayport School Camp, Caseville, Michigan, 1962.
Municipal recreation director Petoskey (Michigan), 1963, consultant, 1964-1974. Vice chairman citizens advising committee Recreation Superior vena cava syndrome division Michigan Department Conservation,1966-1967.
President Mount Pleasant Intermediate School Parent-Teachers Association, 1968-1969. Chairman technical planning committee Mount Pleasant Recreation Commission.
President Mount Pleasant Intermediate School Parent-Teachers Association, 1968-1969. Chairman technical planning committee Mount Pleasant Recreation Commission Captain United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1952-1954. Member Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (vice president Michigan 1966-1967, vice president Midwest district 1973-1974), National Recreation and Parks Association, American Association Leisure and Recreation (national president 1976-1977, national accreditation council 1978-1983, vice chairman 1979-1981, chairman 1981-1983), American Camp Association, Michigan Society Arts, Science and Letters, Michigan Society Gerontology, Outdoor Education and Camping Council (charter), Michigan Recreation and Parks Association (vice president 1968-1970), Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Epsilon Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Barbara Ann Crane, February 2, 1952. Children: Richard Alec, Barbara Jayne, Carolyn Diane, Robert Jay, Kathleen Kay.