Background
III, William F. Gerdes, was born on February 22, 1934 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence A. and Octavia L. (Lec) G.
III, William F. Gerdes, was born on February 22, 1934 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence A. and Octavia L. (Lec) G.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Illinois, 1957.
President Michelmann Steel Company, Quincy, Illinois, since 1957.
Member, president Quincy School Board, 1975-1982. Board public works City of Quincy, 1986-1992. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers.
Member International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (vice president 1997-1998), National Society of Professional Engineers.
Married Barbara A. Gates, May 25, 1936. Children: Laura, William D., Parker.