Background
Lehikoinen, Urho Albert was born on November 4, 1922 in Tohmajarvi, Finland. Son of Peter and Wilhelmina (Pirhonen) Lehikoinen. came to the United States, 1946.
Lehikoinen, Urho Albert was born on November 4, 1922 in Tohmajarvi, Finland. Son of Peter and Wilhelmina (Pirhonen) Lehikoinen. came to the United States, 1946.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Michigan Technology U., Houghton, 1951; Master of Science in Chemistry, Michigan Technology U., Houghton, 1952.
Research chemist, Ethyl Corporation, Ferndale, Michigan, 1952-1956; project leader, Ethyl Corporation, Ferndale, Michigan, 1956-1966; research supervisor, Ethyl Corporation, Ferndale, Michigan, 1966-1983; consultant, Northville, Michigan, since 1983. Instructor chemistry Suomi College, Hancock, Michigan, 1950-1951, Detroit College Applied Science, Detroit, 1964-1965. Consultant Battelle Research Institute, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, since 1989.
Lay associate St. John's Lutheran Church, Redford, Michigan, since 1970. Instructor Finnish Center Association, Farmington Hills, Michigan, since 1980. Board member Finlandia MaleChorus, Farmington Hills, 1969-1992.
Director Finlandia Strings, Northville, Michigan, 1975. First lieutenant Finnish Army, 1939-1944. Fellow American Institute Chemists (student award 1951).
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, Finnish American History Society (board directors since 1997), Phi Lambda Upsilon.
Married Ida Gustaava Heikkinen, July 1, 1950. Children: Helen K., Janet G., Carol L., Mary E.