William Charles Pivonka

Background

Pivonka, William Charles was born on March 31, 1930 in Albert, Kansas, United States. Son of Robert Joseph and Irene Henrietta (Cook) Pivonka.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. Benedict's College, Atchinson, Kansas, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Kansas, 1959.

Career

With, Hercules Powder Company, Lawrence, Kansas, 1951; professor of chemistry, Park College, Parkville, Missouri, since 1959; dean of the College, Park College, Parkville, Missouri, 1972-1979; Findland professor science, Park College, Parkville, Missouri, since 1987. Consultant, advisor Federal Emergency Management Agency, Jefferson City, Missoury, since 1985. In-service trainer MOBAYChem.

Corporation, Kansas City, Missoury, 1972-1976.

Achievements

• William Charles Pivonka has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chair St. Therese Parish Council, Parkville, 1969-1972. Author, chairman St.Therese Social Justice Fund, Parkville, 1972-1976. Board of Governors Benedictine College, since 1986.

Member visitation team North Center Association, St. Joseph, Missouri, 1979. Served with United States Army, 1951-1953.

Connections

Married Darlene Marie Jennings, July 15, 1959. Children: Elaine Marie, Donald Eugene, David Bruce.

Father:

Robert Joseph Pivonka

Mother:

Irene Henrietta (Cook) Pivonka

Spouse:

Darlene Marie Jennings

child:

David Bruce Pivonka

child:

Donald Eugene Pivonka

child:

Elaine Marie Pivonka