Background
Goodman, William Edward was born on July 21, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herbert E. and Jean R. (Strawbridge) Goodman.
Goodman, William Edward was born on July 21, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herbert E. and Jean R. (Strawbridge) Goodman.
Student of University Chicago, 1912-1913. Mechanical Engineering, Cornell, 1917.
With Goodman Manufacturing Company, machinery, Chicago, since 1920, became secretary, 1922, director, 1924, sales manager, 1925, vice president, 1931, president, 1939-1958, Chairman, Board Of Directors since 1958. Director Superior Steel & Malleable Castings Company, Benton Harbor, Michigan, Union Special Machine Company, Chicago Honorary trustee Shimer College, Chicago Sunday Evening Club.
Because of their sinful state, all human beings stand in need of salvation, and God's gracious provision for this consists in the life and work of Jesus Christ.
Served as draftsman United States Navy, 1917-1918, chief machinists mate, 1918-1919. Member Western Society Engineers, American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: Union League, South Shore Country, Quadrangle (Chicago.
Married Adeline Howkinson, March 5, 1938. Children: Elizabeth Julia, Sperry Howkinson.