Walker Lee Cisler

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Walker Lee Cisler (October 8, 1897 – October 18, 1994) was a noted American engineer, business executive, and a founding member of the National Academy of Engineering.

Early life

Walker Lee Cisler was born on October 8, 1897, in Marietta, Ohio.^[1][2] Cisler received a degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University in 1922.^[2] He was elected to the Sphinx Head Society during his senior year.^{[citation needed]}

Career

Cisler held a variety of positions at the

Cisler was a founding member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Institute of Management, and American Nuclear Society. He served as president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Engineers Joint Council, and Edison Electric Institute, and received awards from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Western Society of Engineers, American Institute of Consulting Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Personal life

Cisler married and had a son, but the son died at an early age after getting hit by a milk truck. His wife left him. He married Gertrude, who died in 1974. He had at least two other children, Richard Rippe and Jane Eckhardt.^[2]

In his later years, Cisler lived in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Cisler died on October 18, 1994, at his home in Grosse Pointe. He was buried at Media Cemetery in Media, Pennsylvania.^[4][2]

References

• National Academy of Engineering memorial tribute