William Nicholas Vanderkooi

Background

Vanderkooi, William Nicholas was born on December 19, 1929 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Nick and Belle May (Vandersluys) Vanderkooi.

Education

AB, Calvin College, 1951; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1955.

Career

Research chemist, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1955-1964; group leader, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1964-1969; associate scientist, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, since 1969.

Achievements

• William Nicholas Vanderkooi has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Leader Boy Scouts American, Midland, Michigan, 1955-1965. Board directors Midland Christain School, since 1958. Member American Chemical Society, Sigma XI.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, volleyball, softball, fishing, boating.

Connections

Married Lorna Mae Frieswyk, August 10, 1954.

Father:

Nick Vanderkooi

Mother:

Belle May (Vandersluys) Vanderkooi

Spouse:

Lorna Mae Frieswyk