Background
Cobean, Richard Winfield was born on November 29, 1918 in Buenos Aires. (parents American citizens). Son of George Guy and Grace Alberta (Hill) Cobean.
Cobean, Richard Winfield was born on November 29, 1918 in Buenos Aires. (parents American citizens). Son of George Guy and Grace Alberta (Hill) Cobean.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1941. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Case Institute of Technology, 1953.
Engineer General Electric, Schenectady, New York, 1941-1947, Milwaukee, 1947-1949, head timer engineering Morrison, Illinois, 1955-1964. Engineer Picker X-Ray, Cleveland, 1949-1952. Vice president Dunlee Corporation, Chicago, 1952-1955.
Vice president Research and development GV Controls, Livingston, New Jersey, 1964-1969, Air Shields, Hatfield, Pennsylvania, 1969-1974. Senior principal engineer Baxter Laboratories, Round Lake, Illinois, 1974-1986, consultant Deerfield, 1986-1988. Technical consultant Experimental Aircraft Association, Illinois, since 1987, chapter member and president, 1988-1989, chapter member and newsletter editor, 1993-1997.
Board directors Libertyville (Illinois) Ridge Condominium Association, 1993-1999. President Baxter Alumni Association, 1997-1998. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life).
Married Helen Wilson Remy, December 27, 1947. Children: Nancy, Susan, Richard, Roy, Craig.