Background
Lenehan, William Thurman was born on May 25, 1930 in Winnsboro, Texas, United States. Son of William Allen and Syble (Thurman) Lenehan.
Lenehan, William Thurman was born on May 25, 1930 in Winnsboro, Texas, United States. Son of William Allen and Syble (Thurman) Lenehan.
Bachelor of Arts, University Oklahoma, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University Oklahoma, 1963.
Member faculty department English, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1962-1993; professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1970-1990; professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1990-1993; department chairman, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1977-1980; chairman, University of Wisconsin System Basic Skills Task Force, 1978-1980; chairman, University of Wisconsin System Basic Skills Task Force (Basic SKills Council), 1980-1981; chairman, University of Wisconsin System Testing and Assessment Committee, 1987-1993.
Served with United States Air Force, 1950-1953. Member Modern Language Association.
Married Angelena Frensley, August 25, 1962. 1 daughter, Roma Eileen.