Background
Poel, Robert Walter was born on July 24, 1934 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of Abel John and Fannie M. (Vanderwall) Poel.
Poel, Robert Walter was born on July 24, 1934 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of Abel John and Fannie M. (Vanderwall) Poel.
Bachelor of Science, Calvin College, 1957; Doctor of Medicine, University of Michigan, 1959.
Commissioned captain, United States Air Force, 1962; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Air Force, 1988; retired, United States Air Force, 1993; commander Hospital, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Montana, 1971-1973; director professional services Headquarters Tactical Air Command, Command Surgeon' General’ s Office, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, 1973-1974; division chief, medical plans, Office of Air Force Surgeon General, Washington, 1974-1978; commander regional hospital, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1978-1983; director professional services, Office of Air Force Logistics Command Surgeon, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio., 1983-1985; vice-commander, Wilford Hall United States Air Force Medical Center, San Antonio, 1985-1987; chief, quality assurance, director plans and resources, Air Force Surgeon General, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington., 1987-1989; hospital commander, Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington., 1989-1993; medical director near south office, Methodist Occupational Healthctrs. Inc., Indianapolis, since 1995. Director Andrews Federal Credit Union, 1991-1995, vice Chairman, Board Of Directors, 1992-1995.
Advisor, board regents Uniformed Superior vena cava syndrome U. the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland., 1989-1993. Member president county Calvin College, 1990. Member American Medical Association, TROA, American College Occupl. and Environmental Medicine, Association Military Surgeons of the United States, Retired Officers Association (life).
Married Carol Anne Noordeloos, June 24, 1960. Children: Kathryn Anne Poel Engle, James Robert, Sharon Kay Poel Thompson.