Background
Keyser,, William Alphonse was born on July 30, 1936 in Pittsburgh. Son of William Alphonse and Margaret C. (Wessel) Keyser.
Keyser,, William Alphonse was born on July 30, 1936 in Pittsburgh. Son of William Alphonse and Margaret C. (Wessel) Keyser.
Bachelor of Science, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1958. Master of Fine Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1961.
Engineer Hoover Company, North Canton, Ohio, 1958—1959. Instructor Ohio University, Athens, 1961—1962. Professor art Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, since 1962.
Chairman crafts Rochester Institute of Technology School American Craftsmen, since 1981. Numerous commissions furniture and artwork. President St. Joseph Parish Council, Rush, New York, 1975.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1958-1959.
Member of Rochester Woodworkers Society, Society Furniture Artists, Empire State Crafts Alliance, American Crafts Council.
Married Joan Marie Liotta, July 4, 1961. Children: Melinda, Mark.