Background
Syfert, Samuel Ray was born on July 20, 1928 in Beecher City, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred and LaVonne Mildred (High) Syfert.
Syfert, Samuel Ray was born on July 20, 1928 in Beecher City, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred and LaVonne Mildred (High) Syfert.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois University, 1957, Master of Science, 1961. Master of Science in Education, California Christian University, 1979.
Teacher business Geneseo (Illinois) Cmty.Unit schools, 1957-1959. Teacher English, Bethany (Illinois) Cmty. Unit schools,1961-1977, school library, 1977-1995.
Retired, 1995.
Board directors, treasurer Marrowbone Township Library., Bethany, 1978-1984, secretary, 1984-1985, president, 1985-1996, secretary,1996. Board chairperson area Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), treasurer, 1985. With Army of the United States, 1950-1952.
Named Teacher of Year, Moultrie County, Illinois, 1975.
Board directors, treasurer Marrowbone Township Library., Bethany, 1978-1984, secretary, 1984-1985, president, 1985-1996, secretary, since 1996. Board chairperson area Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), treasurer, since 1985. With Army of the United States, 1950-1952.
Member National Education Association, American Library Association, Illinois Education Association, Illinois Library. Association, Bethany Chamber of Commerce (secretary 1977-1981, president 1982), American Legion.