Willard John Henken

Background

Henken, Willard John was born on August 15, 1927 in Waupun, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John Gerrit and Emma Amelia (Korth) Henken.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin at Oshkosh, 1951; Master of Sciences, University Wisconsin at Madison, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin at Madison, 1966.

Career

Teacher, Cedarburg (Wisconsin) High School, 1951-1956; principal, Cedarburg (Wisconsin) High School, 1956-1962; superintendent, American International School, New Delhi, India, 1962-1964; administrative assistant, School Education, University of Wisconsin at Madison, 1964-1966; dean, University of Wisconsin Center, Fond du Lac, 1966-1987, retired.

Achievements

• Willard John Henken has been listed as a noteworthy university dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Foundation, 1966-1972. Board directors Fond du Lac Convention andVisitors Bureau, 1982-1987, president 1984. Member Fond du Lac County Board Suprs., 1977-1984, vice chairman, 1980-1984.

Served with United States Navy, 1945. Member American Association School Adminstrs., University of Wisconsin at Madison Alumni Association, University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh Alumni Association, Fond du Lac Area Association Commerce (director 1982-1987, president 1986), Fond du Lac County Agricultural Society (board directors since 1989, president since 1997), Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Married Dolores Ebert, August 26, 1949. Children– Thomas, Susan, Richard.

Father:

John Gerrit Henken

Mother:

Emma Amelia (Korth) Henken

Spouse:

Dolores Ebert

child:

Richard Henken

child:

Thomas Henken

child:

Susan Henken