Sue and Leon
Greenblum ’45
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San Antonio, TX
Leon Greenblum attended Texas A&M from 1941 to 1944. He then joined the United States Navy for two years prior to returning to Texas A&M to complete his bachelor's of science degree in Chemical Engineering. Leon then began his career as a Chemical Engineer and Sales Representative for Guggenheim Global Infrastructure Company, Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico. He then moved back to the United States to work as an Engineer for National Chemical Company in Dallas before owning his own company for 46 years, Mueblerias Mexico, SA, Nuevo Laredo in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Leon and Sue have three children, Richard Greenblum '77, Peter Greenblum '79, Nancy Greenblum Travis, as well as their grandchildren Russell Braun '12, and Courtney Greenblum '15.
When I arrived in College Station, I had recently moved to the United States from Mexico and spoke very little English. As an A&M student, I grew more confident over time and despite failing my first English class, learned my newly adopted language. In 1944 most of my classmates volunteered to serve in the military in support of World War II and I joined them. After completing two years in the submarine service in the Pacific I was released and offered American citizenship - and I proudly accepted. I returned to A&M to complete my classes and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. During my time at A&M I made the friends I would have and enjoy for the rest of my life. To this day it gives me great pride when a fellow Aggie recognizes my ring, which has happened in many places around the globe.
Edward P.
Hardin ’45
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Edward Hardin rose to Vice President for manufacturing and Technology in a 40-year career with Mobil Oil Corporation. He served as director for Mobile Pipeline Company, the Mobil Foundation, and the National Petroleum Refiners Association. Hardin served Texas A&M as part of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for Texas A&M’s Chemistry Department.
Joseph E.
Robeau, Jr. ’45
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Natchitoches, LA
Ed Robeau entered A&M in September of 1941. In 1943, the class of 1945 was inducted into the Army to serve in World War II. An Infantry Platoon Leader in three major battle in Europe, he was wounded in February 1945. Ed returned to A&M and earned a B.S. in Business in 1947. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean War in 1951 after working for Gulf Oil Corporation and Uncle Ben’s Rice. In 1957, he and Les Appelt ’41 formed Leslie L. Appelt Associates, Inc., a Houston industrial and commercial real estate firm, which became Appelt, Robeau, Womack, Inc. Ed retired in 1980. Ed and his wife, Ethel Louise, are members of A&M’s University Associates and established two Sul Ross Scholarships. Ed was president of the Houston Association of Realtors and was named Houston Realtor of the Year. He has served on the boards of the Houston Association of Realtors, The Texas Association of Realtors, and the Society of Industrial Realtors. Ed and Ethel Louise are the proud parents of two Aggie sons; Ed ’70 and Richard ’72.
Jane and R. Ken
Williams ’45
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Midland, TX
R. Ken Williams graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently active in Oil and Gas Investments.
Charles B.
Williams, Jr. ’45
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Panama City Beach, FL
Charles Williams left Texas A&M to serve four years in the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he saw action in the Iwo Jima and Saipan in the Pacific Theater. After World War II, he returned to complete his architecture degree in 1950. He also attended Ecole des Beaux Arts in France. Recalled to active duty in 1951, he served in various engineering positions in the U.S., Greenland, France and Turkey before retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1968. He continued as a civilian staff engineer at Barksdale AFB until retiring in 1981.
Robert S.
Winter ’45
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Houston, TX
Robert Winter was Senior Vice President for Kelley Simmons Holland Insurance, Inc. since 1980. He was also manager of the Houston branch of Travelers Insurance Co. for 29 years. During World War II, Winter left A&M to serve in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1947. He was commissioned through Infantry OCS. Winter served as former president of University Area Rotary Club in Houston and active with Pin Oak Charity Horse Show.
Gladys and William D.
Allison ’44
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Houston, TX
Bill Allison retired from Exxon USA in 1986 after 39 years in refining and marketing. He chaired the American Petroleum Institute task force which published API Standard #610 for centrifugal pumps and his work was recognized nationally. He presented papers at ASME Compressor Symposiums, API National Meetings and Esso Compressor Forums. He is a co-holder of a patent and a registered Professional Engineer in Texas.
Douglas E.
Broussard ’44
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Broussard retired from Shell Oil Company as Project Manager for Marine Pipelines in 1989 after a 41-year career. He managed Shell’s pioneering efforts in deep water pipelines and was the Project Manager of the Flags Gasline Project, the longest, largest and deepest offshore pipeline in the North Sea in 1976.
Robert A.
Epstein ’44
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Robert Epstein served as President of Risktech, Inc., a risk management consulting firm. He was the National President of the Certified Professional Insurance Advisors Society as well as President of the Professional Insurance Agents of Texas. Epstein served Texas A&M as a Class Agent for 5 years and The Association of Former Students’ Vice President.
Ann and Charles C.
Garner ’44
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Dallas, TX
Charles C. Garner was in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Field Artillery Band and blew bugle calls for Corps formations. He left college in 1943 to serve as a pilot in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Returning to A&M, he graduated in Industrial Engineering and then completed a J.D. degree at the University of Texas School of Law in 1950. Involuntarily recalled into the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, he served until 1952. He worked for General Dynamics before becoming Vice President and General Counsel of Standard Manufacturing Company, Inc., Dallas, for 30 years. Since 1985, he has been a Patent Attorney with the Needham and Garner Law Firm, Dallas. A charter Century Club Member for 35 years, he has been Class Agent for the Class of 1944 for 2 years. Mr. Garner has been married to Ann Katherine Pope for 56 years. She was head drum major of the Palestine High School Band directed by Colonel E. V. Adams ’29, who later was director of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. They have 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and a great granddaughter. The long-time members of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas have made this gracious contribution because of their love for Texas A&M.
Wanda and Claude B.
Keever Jr. ’44
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Claude Keever graduated under the accelerated program in 1943. He retired in 1980 after a 32-year career with Exxon Company U.S.A. Keever started as a roustabout with Humble Company (later renamed Exxon) and was promoted through various accounting positions to Senior Auditor in 1956, and named to Headquarters Controllers group in 1963.
Sara and John H.
Lindsey ’44
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Houston, TX
John Lindsey is owner of Lindsey Insurance Agency which he founded in 1947 with his father. He was awarded with the Texas A&M Distinguished Alumni Award, served as President of The Association of Former Students and is a trustee for the Texas A&M Research Foundation. Lindsay served students as an advisor to the A&M’s Student Conference on National Affairs and was instrumental in the founding of the Texas A&M University Press.
W. George
Nancarrow ’44
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Dallas, TX
George Nancarrow is an independent investor, serves on the boards of Dresser Industries and First Bank Las Colinas, and is the Director of the Dallas Petroleum Club. He retired as CEO and Chairman of the Board of DeGolyer and MacNaughton after a successful 36-year career with the company.
Robert W.
Phillips ’44
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After a 35-year career, Robert Phillips retired from Shell Company in 1984 as an engineer serving in various locations in the United States. He served in World War II with the U.S. Army as Captain and received the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Phillips was president of his sophomore class at Texas A&M and has served as president of the San Angelo and Denver A&M Clubs.
Peggy and Wellington G.
Watson ’44
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Kingwood, TX
After a 37 year career, W.G. Watson retired from Exxon USA as a Division Scout. He served as Vice President of the International Oil Scouts Association, a Boy Scout Master and is on the board of the Kingwood Area Emergency Medical Association. Peggy Watson earned degrees from Texas Woman’s University.
Edward M.
Hale ’43
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Houston, TX
Edward M. Hale graduated from Texas A&M in 1943 with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He served in the United States Army during World War II and in the Reserves for 34 years, which included eight Army schools. Edward began his professional career with Humble Oil in 1946 and retired in 1986 after 40 years with Exxon Companies. He was active in Boy Scouts of America for 30 years and in amateur radio for 50 years.
Several of my family members are Aggies; we have 9 Aggie Rings in the family! I’m trying to set an example. First wife started an education fund and I am continuing the tradition.
Lee D.
Housewright, Jr. ’43
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Austin, MN
Lee Housewright retired as Executive Vice President for Meat Products after 37 years with Hormel Foods. He served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the South Pacific and Japan from 1943 to 1946.
William C.
Huber ’43
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Dallas, TX
William “Bill” Huber received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Texas A&M and later attended the Naval Reserve Midshipman School at the University of Notre Dame. Huber served as a gunnery officer on the USS Iowa where he and his fellow sailors escorted President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was a co-founder of Huber & Scott Insurance Agency in 1951, which enjoyed 51 years of success before dissolving in 2002.
Truman R.
Jones Jr. ’43
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Truman Jones served as the Technical Director for construction materials at Vulcan Materials Company. He also was a instructor, professor and research engineer for Texas A&M University, Texas Engineering Experiment Station and Texas Transportation Institute.
Julie and Edward J.
Klein ’43
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The Woodlands, TX
Edward J. Klein graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelors of science in Economics in 1942. After graduation Ed joined the United States Army until 1945 and then returned in 1950 and served until 1952. Ed has served as a partner at Klein Associates in Houston since 1945. Ed and his wife, Julie, reside in The Woodlands and have three children.
M. Scott
Kraemer ’43
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M. Scott Kraemer is retired from the oil and gas industry after holding numerous positions with Stanolind Oil and Gas (BP) and Champlin Petroleum Company (Anodarko). He graduated from Texas A&M with a B.S. degree in petroleum engineering and graduated from the Institute for Management Development of Business at Northwestern University. Scott received the Dwight Look College of Engineering Outstanding Alumni Honor Award in 1966, and the Texas A&M Department of Petroleum Engineering inducted him into the Petroleum Engineering Academy of Distinguished Graduates.
Louis
Leon ’43
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Sugarland, TX
Leon was awarded a Silver Star in World War II from the US Army. He then went on to join Fluor Corporation in 1950 and directed numerous major projects as project manager, product engineer, and structural engineer. After 12 years as a general contractor, he rejoined Fluor and handled refinery and petrochemical projects in Louisiana and Indonesia before being named Vice President for Project Management.
John H.
Parker ’43
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Houston, TX
John Parker retired after a 39-year career as a staff accountant for Exxon Company USA in Houston. His great grandfather, William A. Banks, served as a member of Texas A&M’s first faculty. Parker served in the European Theatre with the 8th Air Force in the latter stages of World War II.
Frederick T.
Philips ’43
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Baytown, TX
Frederick Philips graduated with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began his career with Humble Oil, which became ExxonMobil. He specialized in chemical plant design in polypropylene production facilities and retired after 36 years. He is a Baytown City Councilman and active in the Episcopal Church.
Oscar W.
Schuchart ’43
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San Antonio, TX
Oscar Schuchart served as President of Schucahrt & Associates Professional Engineers, Inc. which he established in 1951. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas and a Life Member of the Society of Professional Engineers. Schuchart has been active in the San Antonio A&M Club since graduation and has endowed a President’s Endowed Scholarship and a 12th Man Scholarship.
Earl P.
Stallings ’43
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After receiving his D.V.M. in 1943, E.P. Stallings practiced veterinary medicine in Houston until 1973. A successful rancher, he breeds registered Texas longhorn cattle. Stallings serves his alma mater on the Development Council for the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and by endowing a Presidential Endowed Scholarship and a veterinary medicine scholarship.
Netta and M. E.
Wolfe ’43
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M.E. “Babe” Wolfe left Texas A&M in 1942 to enlist in the U.S. Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Program. He served in World War II and in Korea. Wolfe had a successful 24 year career as a manufacturer’s representative in the jewelry business.
Robert H.
Abbott, Jr. ’42
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Gretna, LA
Robert H. Abbott, Jr. ’42 graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and mechanical engineering. After serving in the U.S. Army, Bob was employed and retired after 39 years as general manager, responsible for USA producing operations of Texaco. Bob was presented the Purple Heart award in 1944. This gift was given in memory of his parents Robert H. and Laura Landa Abbott.
The total effort made by the University to become a top notch educational facility and to encourage students to get a higher education to better themselves and their country encouraged me to give my gift.
Elizabeth and William J.
Beck ’42
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Colorado Springs, CO
William J. “Bill” Beck graduated with a Bachelor of Science Business degree from Texas A&M in 1942. He decided to expand his education and got his Masters of Science at George Washington University in International Affairs. Bill has now since retired with his wife Betty from a successful career, and has realized that giving back to Texas A&M was the thing to do in order to express the gratitude he has for the school that has made him the person he is today.
Chester
Helmer ’42
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Chester Helmer began his career as a test engineer for Douglas Aircraft and then became a design engineer for C.F. Braun & Company. He helped design prototypes of variable depth sonar gear so the U.S. Navy could detect enemy submarines and engine shafts for the first atomic aircraft engines. The latter process was later used for production of oil field valves and equipment.
Walter
Lasley ’42
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Walter Lasley served as President of Walter Lasely & Sons, Inc., which specializes in farming and cattle feeding, and President of A&I Parts, Inc., an automotive, industrial and agricultural supplier. Lasley was the Vice Chairman of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture Development Council and was awarded the Texas Panhandle Aggie of the Year in 1991.