Theodore Richard Peck

Background

Peck, Theodore Richard was born on June 16, 1931 in Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Leon and Louise G. (Hansen) Peck.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1957; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1962.

Career

Soil mapper, Wisconsin State Soil Survey, Marquette County, 1957; soil survey party chief, Wisconsin State Soil Survey, Marquette County, 1958; soil test technician, Wisconsin State Soil Testing Program, Madison, 1959-1962; professor soil chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana, since 1962. Advisor Illinois Soil Test Association, Urbana, since 1976.

Achievements

• Theodore Richard Peck has been listed as a notable Soil scientist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sergeant United States Army, 1951-1954. Member American Society Agronomy, Soil Science Society American, Council on Soil Testing andPlant Analysis, Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, Association Official Analytical Chemists.

Connections

Married Karen Brewer, December 19, 1970. Children: Lynne L., Andrea R.

Father:

Leon Peck

Mother:

Louise G. (Hansen) Peck

Spouse:

Karen Brewer

child:

Andrea R. Peck

child:

Lynne L. Peck