Background
Shaklee, William Eugene was born on May 2, 1920 in Watonga, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Vere Stalker and Nina Lillian (Pierce) Shaklee.
Shaklee, William Eugene was born on May 2, 1920 in Watonga, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Vere Stalker and Nina Lillian (Pierce) Shaklee.
Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma State University, 1942. Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, 1953.
Research assistant genetics, Iowa State University, Ames, 1946-1948; research assistant animal genetics, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1948-1950; poultry geneticist, Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland., 1950-1955; principal poultry geneticist, Cooperative State Research Svc., USDA, Washington, 1955-1975; director animal science, Cooperative State Research Svc., USDA, Washington, 1975-1976; acting deputy administrator, Cooperative State Research Svc., USDA, Washington, 1976; editor-in-chief, Poultry Science Association, Enid, Oklahoma, 1977-1981. Member Council for Agricultural, Science, & Technology, Ames.
Assistant state director American Association Retired Persons, Enid, 1980-1985. Delegate Oklahoma White House Conference on Aging, 1981. 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1942-1946, colonel Reserve retired.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Poultry Science Association. Member American Society Animal Science, American Genetic Association, Organization Professional Employment Department of Agricultural (life).
Married Rose Marie Miller, February 24, 1946. Children: Ronald Vere, Janelle Marie, Lynda Rose, Darlene Kay, Cynthia Jeanne.