Background
Ridlen, Samuel Franklin was born on April 24, 1916 in Marion, Illinois, United States. Son of Will and Leoma Josephine (Sneed) Ridlen.
Ridlen, Samuel Franklin was born on April 24, 1916 in Marion, Illinois, United States. Son of Will and Leoma Josephine (Sneed) Ridlen.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1940; Master of Science, Michigan State University, 1957.
Agriculture instructor, Westville (Illinois) Township High School, 1940-1943; general manager, Honegger Breeder Hatchery, Forrest, Illinois, 1953-1956; associate professor poultry science, U. Connecticut, Storrs, 1957-1958; from assistant professor to professor poultry extension, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1946-1986; professor emeritus poultry extension, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, since 1986; assistant head department animal science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1978-1986.
Founding member, charter member Nabor House Fraternity. Fellow Poultry Science Association. Member World's Poultry Science Association, Illinois State Turkey Growers Association, Illinois Poultry Industry Council, Ill Egg Market Development Council (advisory member), Illinois Animal Industry Council, Council for Agriculture Science and Technology, Illinois Alumni Association (life), DAV (life), Alpha Tau Alpha, Epsilon Sigma Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta (president 1982-1983).
Married Helen Louise Camp, April 17, 1946. Children: Judith Elaine, Barbara Jo, Mark Ellis.