Background
Roderick, Robert Lee was born on October 19, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert Lee and Betha Manilla (Powers) Roderick.
Roderick, Robert Lee was born on October 19, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert Lee and Betha Manilla (Powers) Roderick.
Student, Iowa State University, 1943. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Brown University, 1951.
Vice president, Litton Industries, Beverly Hills, California, 1968-1973; group vice president, Hughes Aircraft Company, Canoga Park, California, 1973-1987; vice president corporation technical centers, Hughes Aircraft Company, Los Angeles, 1987-1990.
With United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member Association United States Army, American Defense Preparedness Association, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Phi, Eta Kappa Nu.
Married Lisa Wolf, December 28, 1950 (deceased February 1995). Children: Diane Gale, Robert Kirk. Married Susan University Eckert, May 30, 1997.