Walter Gerstenberger

Background

Gerstenberger, Walter was born on September 19, 1915 in New York City. Son of Emil and Elizabeth (Gel Schleister) Gerstenberger.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Naval architect, Webb Institute, New York City, 1937. Master of Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1938.

Career

Research associate, Stevens Institute Technology, Hoboken, 1937-1940; vibration engineer, Hamilton Std. division United Aircraft, 1940-1946; chief vibration engineer, Sikorsky division United Aircraft, Stratford, Connecticut, 1946-1953; chief dynamics, Sikorsky division United Aircraft, 1953-1962; assistant chief for research and development, Sikorsky division United Aircraft, 1962-1972; consultant mechanic engineer, Milford, Connecticut, 1972-1991. Member National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research ADv. Committee on Structural Dynamics, 1958-1963, on Aircraft Structures, 1963-1970.

Membership

Association fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Member American Helicopter Society, Milford Yacht Club (fleet captain 1946-1948).

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, tennis, golf.

Connections

Married Virginia Smith. Children: Krissa, Eric, Lori, Beth.

Father:

Emil Gerstenberger

Mother:

Elizabeth (Gel Schleister) Gerstenberger

Spouse:

Virginia Smith

child:

Lori Gerstenberger

child:

Krissa Gerstenberger

child:

Eric Gerstenberger

child:

Beth Gerstenberger