Ruth Okey

Background

Okey, Ruth was born in 1893 in Woodsfield, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Alfred and Mina (Reinherr) Okey.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Monmouth College, 1914; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1915; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1918.

Career

Faculty, University of California, Berkeley, 1919-1979; assistant professor, then associate professor, University of California, Berkeley, 1919-1944; professor, University of California, Berkeley, 1944-1979; department chairman nutrition and home economics, University of California, Berkeley, 1956-1979.

Achievements

• Ruth Okey has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Alfred Okey

Mother:

Mina (Reinherr) Okey