Background
Cochel, Wilber Andrew was born on August 7, 1877 in Tipton, Missouri, United States. Son of William Henry and Charlotte (Calvin) Cochel.
Cochel, Wilber Andrew was born on August 7, 1877 in Tipton, Missouri, United States. Son of William Henry and Charlotte (Calvin) Cochel.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Missouri, 1897, Bachelor of Science, 1905, Doctor of Laws, 1931.
Animal husbandman, Purdue University, 1905-1909. Professor animal husbandry Pennsylvania State College, 1909-1912, Kansas State Agricultural College, 1912-1918. Southwestern representative Shorthorn Breeders’ Association, 1918-1925.
Editor Weekly Kansas City Star, 1925-1946.
Agricultural advisory Kansas City Star 1946-1948. Former president American Society Animal Production Trustee Andrew Drumm Institute, Independence, Missouri.
Director Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City. Trustee Farm Foundation, Chicago.
Fellow American Academy Science. Member Alpha Zeta, Phi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Chirurgical Mason (32°).; Clubs: University, Kansas City Country.
Married Caroline Fahnestock, October 1, 1908.