Ronald Joseph Kolar

Background

Kolar, Ronald Joseph was born on November 8, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Jean (Pihera) Kolar.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northern Illinois U., 1953; Master of Science, Northern Illinois U., 1955; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, 1960.

Career

Teacher chemical, Elmhurst (Illinois) High School, 1954-1956; private practice veterinary medicine, Western Springs, Illinois, 1960-1962; private practice veterinary medicine, Chicago, 1972-1974; private practice veterinary medicine, Lombard, Illinois, 1974-1976; private practice veterinary medicine, Hillside, ILL., since 1976. Director department education and licensure American Veterinary Medical Association, Chicago, 1962-1969, director continuing education, 1969-1972, secretary continuing education advising committee, 1964-1972. Co-director division Veterinary Medical Education Institute Professional Education, 1972-1974.

Executive director Ednl. Commission forFgn. Veterinary Graduates, 1965-1969. Member National Board Veterinary Medical Examiners, 1962-1969, secretary 1965-1969.

Achievements

• Ronald Joseph Kolar has been listed as a noteworthy Veterinarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Lutheran Church Missouri Syn. (education committee northern Ill district 1991). Member American Veterinary Medical Association, Illinois Veterinary Medical Association (commission on veterinary education & research 1967-1973, animal technicians, 1967-1979, board directors 1983-1988), Chicago Veterinary Medical Association(president 1977), Illinois Academy Veterinary Practice (president 1981, executive director 1983-1985), National Eagle Scout Association.

Connections

Married Nancy Jane Steffen, June 22, 1957;children: Robert James (deceased), Debra Rue.

Father:

Joseph Kolar

Mother:

Jean (Pihera) Kolar

Spouse:

Nancy Jane Steffen

child:

Robert James Kolar (deceased)

child:

Debra Rue Kolar