Background
Carius, Robert Wilhelm was born on January 4, 1929 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Clarence and Mary Magdalen (Wilhelm) Carius.
Mathematics and science educator naval officer
Carius, Robert Wilhelm was born on January 4, 1929 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Clarence and Mary Magdalen (Wilhelm) Carius.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science, United States Naval Academy, 1951. Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1958. Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Iowa State College, 1959.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1951; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1977; served with Fighter Squadron 74, United States Navy, 1953-1956; served with United States Ship Bennington, United States Navy, 1959-1961; project manager United States Atomic Energy Commission, United States Navy, 1964-1965; served with Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 33, United States Navy, 1962-1963; command officer Air Anti-Submarine Squardon 29, United States Navy, 1966-1968; Executive officer United States Ship Princeton, United States Navy, 1968-1970; R & D branch head Department Navy, United States Navy, 1970-1971; command officer United States Ship New Orleans, United States Navy, San Diego, 1971-1973; member of staff Anti-Submarine Wing Pacific, United States Navy, 1973-1977; commander Anti-Submarine Wings Atlantic, Naval Air Station, United States Navy, Jacksonville, Florida, 1977-1979; with aviation programs Department Navy, United States Navy, from 1979; instructor physics, Arkansas College, Batesville, 1983-1985; assistant professor physics, Arkansas College, Batesville, since 1986. Board of Governors United Service Organizations, Jacksonville.
Member executive board United Way of Jacksonville, Northeast Florida council Boy Scouts American. President Independence County United Way. Member United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Association Naval Aviation, Retired Officers Association, Arkansas History Society, Batesville Symphony Association, Naval Helicopter Association, United States Naval Institute, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (governor) Clubs: Rotary.
Married Geraldine Mary Sullivan, March 16, 1957. Children: Patricia, Mary, Linda, Robert, Daniel, Sara.