Background
Wuerfel, Walter William was born on May 24, 1941 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter William Senior and Garnet I. (Bowser) Wuerfel.
Wuerfel, Walter William was born on May 24, 1941 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter William Senior and Garnet I. (Bowser) Wuerfel.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1963; Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon U., 1969; Master of Business Administration, U. North Carolina, Charlotte, 1986.
Metallurgist, Titanium Metals Corporation American, Toronto, Ohio., 1963-1967; metallurgist, Westinghouse Bettis Laboratory, West Mufflin, Pennsylvania, 1967-1969; metallurgist, plant manager, Teledyne Allvac, Monroe, North Carolina, 1969-1986; president, Marathon Abrasive Company, Chester, South Carolina., 1986-1989; president, owner, Southeastern Metallurgical Svc. and Supply, Matthews, North Carolina, since 1989.
Member American Society for Metals, International Abrasive Engineering Society.
Married Sue Ann Taylor, June 8, 1963. Children: Walter William III, Amy Sue.