Torolf Robert Torgersen

Background

Torgersen, Torolf Robert was born on January 11, 1937 in Brooklyn. Son of Bjarne and Kathinka Emilia (Christiansen) Torgersen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, New York State College Forestry, 1960; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1964.

Career

Chief research entomologist, USDA-Institute Northern Forestry, Juneau, Alaska., 1965-1975; research entomologist, USDA-Forestry Science Laboratory, Corvallis, Oregon, 1975-1982; chief research entomologist, USDA-Forestry & Range Science Laboratory, La Grande, Oregon, since 1982.

Achievements

• Torolf Robert Torgersen has been listed as a noteworthy Entomologist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Entomological Society, N.W. Science Society, Wildlife Society, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: Nordic skiing, whitewater kayaking, backpacking.

Connections

Married Anna Gotschall Sperry, January 20, 1962. Children: Elizabeth K., Marianne S., Christian E.

Father:

Bjarne Torgersen

Mother:

Kathinka Emilia (Christiansen) Torgersen

Spouse:

Anna Gotschall Sperry

child:

Marianne S. Torgersen

child:

Christian E. Torgersen

child:

Elizabeth K. Torgersen