Walter Robert Schwandt

Background

Schwandt, Walter Robert was born on November 26, 1922 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Walter Robert and Roberta (Davis) Schwandt.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Technology, Iowa State University, 1943.

Career

Analytical chemist, Armour & Company, Des Moines, 1941; research chemist, Monsanto Center Research, Dayton, Ohio., 1943-1944; plant engineer, National Defense Research Council, Dayton, Ohio., 1944-1945; from engineering research engineer to director quality control, Staley Manufacturing, Decatur, Illinois, 1945-1962; from plant superintendent to vice president ethanol division, Staley Manufacturing, Decatur, Illinois, 1962-1986; private practice, Decatur, Illinois, since 1986. Member of advisory board Oxy Fuel News, Washington, since 1986. Chairman, Board Of Directors Richland Community College Foundation, Decatur, 1992-1995.

Achievements

• Walter Robert Schwandt has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman board directors Renewable Fuels Association, Washington, 1984-1985. Volunteer International Executive Svc. Corps., Africa, 1992-1995.

Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American Chemical Society, American Society Quality, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: running, community service, music, photography, traveling.

Connections

Married Phyllis E. Main, July 29, 1944. Children: Gary R., John W., James P., Mary Grace.

Father:

Walter Robert Schwandt

Mother:

Roberta (Davis) Schwandt

Spouse:

Phyllis E. Main

child:

Mary Grace Schwandt

child:

Gary R. Schwandt

child:

John W. Schwandt

child:

James P. Schwandt