Background
Zwickel, Walter was born on December 21, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Benjamin and Sarah (Tellem) Zwickel.
Athletic wear manufacturing executive
Zwickel, Walter was born on December 21, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Benjamin and Sarah (Tellem) Zwickel.
Bachelor of Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1948.
Manager, apprentice designer, Zwickel Tailoring, Philadelphia, 1948-1952; production manager, designer, Alcon Manufacturing, Miami, Florida, 1952-1956; general manager, Zwickel Clothing Stores, Philadelphia, 1956-1969; president, Zwickel Manufacturing, Philadelphia, 1969-1995. Guest lecturer West Chester State College, Pennsylvania, 1979-1982. Member board gymnastic committee Maccabiah Games, 1962-1995.
Chairman, Columbia Avenue Businessmen's Association, 1960-1969. Past president Susquehanna Avenue Businessmen's Association. Member Alliance for Health (guest speaker 1970, member board associate exhibitors), Temple University Gym Team Alumni Association, United States Gymnastics Federation, United States Rowing Association, National Rifle Association (life member).
Married Myra Coverman, December 24, 1955 (deceased 1963). Children– Ellyn, Benjamin. Married Leda Volov, March 26, 1964.
Children– Ellen, Bruce, Jayne.