William Edward Zidbeck

Background

Zidbeck, William Edward was born on June 7, 1932 in Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Son of George Gustav and Lilly Esmeralda (Gonzalez) Zidbeck. came to the United States, 1944.

Education

Bachelor in Biology, Stanford University, 1954; Master of Arts in International Rels., University of Southern California, 1969; graduate with distinction, Naval War College, 1969; graduate (honorary), National Defense U., 1977.

Career

Ensign, United States Navy, 1954; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1975; commanding officer, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron 5, 1968-1969; commanding officer, NAS Guantamamo Bay, Cuba, 1978-1979; commanding officer, Naval Education, Training and Support Pacific Command, 1984; retired, Naval Education, Training and Support Pacific Command, 1984; teacher biology, Castle Park High School, Chula Vista, California, 1985-1993.

Achievements

• William Edward Zidbeck has been listed as a noteworthy Educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Naval Institute (life), Naval Aviation Museum, Stanford Alumni Association, University of Southern California Alumni Association, Lighter-Than-Air Association, California Science Educators Association, Naval Helicopter Association (board directors 1971-1995, chairman 1984-1985), Optimists.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf, naturalist.

Connections

Married Jo Ann Marie Hill, June 13, 1954. Children: William Scott, Suzann Marie.

Father:

George Gustav Zidbeck

Mother:

Lilly Esmeralda (Gonzalez) Zidbeck

Spouse:

Jo Ann Marie Hill

child:

William Scott Zidbeck

child:

Suzann Marie Zidbeck