Wilbert A. Russell

Background

Russell, Wilbert A. was born on August 3, 1922 in Lenore, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Bernard and Emma A. (Ambrick) Russell. came to the United States, 1952.

Education

Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture, U. Manitoba, 1942; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1952.

Career

Agrostologist experimental station, Canada Agriculture Department, Morden, Manitoba., 1947-1952; agronomist, plant breeder department agronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, 1952-1989; professor emeritus, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1989.

Membership

Flying officer Royal Canadian Air Force, 1943-1945. Fellow American Society Agronomy, Crop Science Society American, Iowa State University Alumni Association (faculty citation, 1985).

Connections

Married Dorothy S. Taylor, July 17, 1943. Children: Bernard L., Barry A., William K.

Father:

Bernard Russell

Mother:

Emma A. (Ambrick) Russell

Spouse:

Dorothy S. Taylor

child:

William K. Russell

child:

Barry A. Russell

child:

Bernard L. Russell