Background
Irrgang, William was born on September 27, 1907 in Germany. Came to United States, 1928, naturalized, 1933. Son of Theodor and Hedwig (Preyer) Irrgang.
Irrgang, William was born on September 27, 1907 in Germany. Came to United States, 1928, naturalized, 1933. Son of Theodor and Hedwig (Preyer) Irrgang.
Electrical Engineer, State Technology School, Cologne, Germany, 1928. Doctor Science (honorary), Lake Erie College, 1967.
With Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, from 1929, successively supervisor, methods engineer, plant engineer, director plant engineering, board directors, executive vice president manufacturing, president and general manager, 1954-1972, chairman board, chief executive officer, from 1972. Director Big 3 Industries, Houston.
Trustee Euclid General Hospital. Executive committee Cleveland Council World Affairs. Member American Institute of Management, American welding Society, Cleveland Engineering Society, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (board governors James H. McGraw award) Clubs: Fifty (Cleveland), University (Cleveland).
Married Mildred Klapka, August 8, 1934 (deceased). Children: Rosemary, Dorothy Louise.