William Bekker Bernard

Background

Bernard, William Bekker was born on May 31, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frederick and Norma Drucilla (Ziehm) Bernard.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Florida, 1936.

Career

Radio inspector, Federal Communication Commission, New York City, 1937-1938; radio inspector, Federal Communication Commission, Atlanta, 1938-1941; commissioned ensign, United States Naval Reserve, 1938; called to active duty, 1941; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1957; retired, United States Navy, 1961; senior engineer, Electromech. Research, Sarasota, Florida, 1961-1971; chief engineer, Lampkin laboratories, Bradenton, Florida, 1971-1976; vice president engineering, Com-Ser laboratories, Bradenton, 1976-1993; retired, 1993. Contributor articles to professional journals.

Patentee in field.

Connections

Married Dorothy DeLee King, August 13, 1938. Children: Norma Bernard Struch, William Bekker Junior, Robert H.

Father:

Frederick Bernard

Mother:

Norma Drucilla (Ziehm) Bernard

Spouse:

Dorothy DeLee King

child:

Norma Bernard Struch Bernard

child:

Robert H. Bernard

child:

William Bekker Junior Bernard