Robert Richard Palik

Background

Palik, Robert Richard was born on March 10, 1923 in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank and Maria (Pavco) Palik.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, State University Iowa, 1949; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, State University Iowa, 1950.

Career

Laboratory technical, State University Iowa Physics Department, Iowa City, 1941-1942; chief engineer, Keokuk (Iowa) Steel Casting Company, 1950-1954; manager research engineering, Reynolds Aluminuim Company, Richmond, Virginia, 1954-1970; vice president, Crown Aluminium Inds., Roxboro, North Carolina, 1970-1975; division chief, City of Richmond, 1975-1979; general engineer, unites states department Housing and Urban Development, Richmond, 1979-1994.

Achievements

• Achievements include method of treating metal patent.

Membership

President West Wistar Civic Association, Richmond, 1957. Legislation chairman, treasurer Parent-Teachers Association, Richmond, 1957. Lieutenant Colonel United States Air Force, 1942-1945.

Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Member Pi Tau Sigma.

Connections

Married Wanita Slaughter, December 19, 1945. Children: Andrea Denise, Stephen Brett, Robert Neil.

Father:

Frank Palik

Mother:

Maria (Pavco) Palik

Spouse:

Wanita Slaughter

child:

Stephen Brett Palik

child:

Robert Neil Palik

child:

Andrea Denise Palik