Background
Lawrence, Willard Earl was born on April 8, 1917 in Chassell, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Ruth Marie (Messner) Lawrence.
science educator educator emeritus
Lawrence, Willard Earl was born on April 8, 1917 in Chassell, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Ruth Marie (Messner) Lawrence.
Student, Ripon College, 1949. Bachelor of Science, Marquette University, 1951. Master of Science, Marquette University, 1953.
Postgraduate, University Wyoming, 1959. Postgraduate, Iowa State University, 1961. Master of Science, University Wisconsin, 1962.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1964.
Professor mathematics and statistics, Marquette U., Milwaukee, 1953-1987; professor emeritus mathematics, statistics and computer science, Marquette U., since 1987; department chairman, Marquette U., 1973-1979; statistical consultant.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Member Mathematics Association American, Wisconsin Geological Society.
Married Lorayne Adalayde Williams, June 12, 1943. Children– Victoria (Mistress Joseph C. Barton), Barbara (Mistress Timothy F. Columbia), Joan (Mistress James A. Wilger), Willard, Mark.