Background
Setzler, William Edward was born on December 20, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of William Edward and Gertrude A. (Seyer) Setzler.
Setzler, William Edward was born on December 20, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of William Edward and Gertrude A. (Seyer) Setzler.
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Cooper Union, 1950. Master of Science in Liberal Studies, Columbia University, 1993.
Vice president operations, Argus Chemical Corporation, New York City, 1950-1966; vice president engineering, then group vice president, Witco Chemical Corporation (now Witco Corporation), New York City, 1966-1975; executive vice president, Witco Chemical Corporation (now Witco Corporation), New York City, 1975-1990; retired, Witco Chemical Corporation (now Witco Corporation), New York City, 1990; also board directors, Witco Chemical Corporation (now Witco Corporation), New York City chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Faimount Chemical Inc., 1993-1997.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1945-1946. Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, Soap and Detergent Association (board directors), The Dorothy Setzler Fund (president since 1991).
Married Dorothy C. Kress, December 2, 1950 (deceased March 1987). Children: William John, Heather A. Married Lenore Kelly, July 13, 1991.