William Irrgang

Background

Irrgang, William Son of Theodor and Hedwig (Preyer) Irrgang. came to the United States, 1928, naturalized, 1933.

Education

Electrical Engineer, State Technology School, Cologne, Germany, 1928; Doctor Science (honorary), Lake Erie College, 1967.

Career

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, Lincoln Electric Company, 1954-1972; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Lincoln Electric Company, from 1972. Director Big 3 Industries, Houston.

Achievements

• William Irrgang has been listed as a noteworthy Manufacturing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Euclid General Hospital. Executive Committee Cleveland Council World Affairs. Member American Institute of Management, American welding Society, Cleveland Engineering Society, National Elec.

Manufacturers Association (Board of Governors James H. McGraw award).

Connections

Married Mildred Klapka, August 8, 1934 (deceased). Children: Rosemary, Dorothy Louise.

Father:

Theodor Irrgang

Mother:

Hedwig (Preyer) Irrgang

Spouse:

Mildred Klapka

child:

Rosemary Irrgang

child:

Dorothy Louise Irrgang