Walter Raymond Pavelchek

Background

Pavelchek, Walter Raymond was born on January 8, 1925 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank and Louise (Kudelka) Pavelchek.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1945. Postgraduate, University Notre Dame, 1945. Postgraduate, Purdue University, 1947.

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Illinois, 1954.

Career

Technology field man Sinclair Refining Company, East Chicago, Indiana, 1947-1950. Member faculty chemical engineering Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, 1951-1957, assistant professor, 1954-1957. Process engineer American Viscose division Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, 1957-1960, group leader, 1960-1961, section leader, 1961-1974, project manager Philadelphia, 1974-1975, engineering and technical superintendent Downingtown, Pennsylvania, 1975-1979.

Senior project engineer Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Philadelphia, 1979-1986.

Achievements

• Walter Raymond Pavelchek has been listed as a noteworthy chemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Billerica (Massachusetts) Town Finance Committee, 1957. Representative Town Meeting, Billerica, 1957. Served to ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.

Member American Institute Chemical Engineers (national director 1973-1975), Sigma Nu, Tau Beta Pi.

Connections

Married Emma Louise Hillaert, June 26, 1948. Children– Edward, David, Andrew, Thomas, Louise, Mary.

Father:

Frank Pavelchek

Mother:

Louise (Kudelka) Pavelchek

Spouse:

Emma Louise Hillaert

child:

Thomas Pavelchek

child:

Andrew Pavelchek

child:

David Pavelchek

child:

Louise Pavelchek

child:

Edward Pavelchek

child:

Mary Pavelchek