Rutger Arn VanHouten

Background

VanHouten, Rutger Arn was born on July 15, 1944 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Came to the United States, 1962.

Education

Bachelor, U. Montana, 1969; Master of Arts, U. Montana, 1974.

Career

Forestry technician Clearwater National Forest, United States Forest Svc., Orofino, Idaho., 1973-1978; forester, forest manager, Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, Idaho., since 1979. Nez Perce delegate to Intertribal Timber Council, Warm Springs, Oregon,1980-1985, board directors, since 1985. Member People to People Ambassadors Tour, forestry, People's Republic China, 1986.

Achievements

• Rutger Arn VanHouten has been listed as a noteworthy Forester by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, School District 341, Lapwai, 1979-1987, chairman, 1982-1987. Member Society American Foresters (secretary-treasurer Snake River chapter 1982, vice chairman, 1983, chairman 1984), American Forestry Association.

Interests

• Avocations: philately, photography.

Connections

Son of Herman Johan and Rudolphine Johanna (Enger) vanH. Married Katherine Rosalie Wafstet, August 28, 1965. Children: Joanne Marie, Karla Kay, Michael William.

Father:

Herman Johan vanHouten

Mother:

Rudolphine Johanna (Enger) vanHouten

Spouse:

Katherine Rosalie Wafstet

child:

Karla Kay vanHouten

child:

Joanne Marie vanHouten

child:

Michael William vanHouten