Background
Kegel, William George was born on March 15, 1922 in Pittsburgh. Son of William G. and Gertrude (Holl) Kegel.
Kegel, William George was born on March 15, 1922 in Pittsburgh. Son of William G. and Gertrude (Holl) Kegel.
Student electrical engring, University Pittsburgh, 1943. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1986.
Manager mechanic and electrical departments, Lee Norse Company, 1941-1950;
with, Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1950-1976;
general manager raw materials and traffic, Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1975-1976;
president, Cerro Marmon Coal Group, 1976-1979;
president, chief Executive officer, Rochester & Pitt. Coal Company, Indiana, Pennsylvania, 1979-1988;
Chairman of the Board, Rochester & Pitt. Coal Company, Indiana, Pennsylvania, 1988-1998.
Director emeritus Savings and Trust Company Pennsylvania, Indiana.
Member Indiana (Pennsylvania) Airport Authority, 1980. Board directors Brownsville General Hospital, 1964-1971. Member Centerville Borough Council, 1952-1960.
Member American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, Coal Mining Institute American, American Mining Congress (director), Pittsburgh Coal Mining Institute, Duquesne Club, Indiana Country Club, Laurel Valley Golf Club.
Married Jacqueline Treacy, February 17, 1942. Children: Kathy, Danyele, Janice, Jacqueline, William, Madeline, Colleen, Lisa, Brian.