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Dr Wilber A Cochel

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Dr Wilber A Cochel

Birth
Tipton, Moniteau County, Missouri, USA
Death
1 May 1955 (aged 77)
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Burial
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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Wilber A. Cochel, graduate of University of Missouri in 1897 with a BA and in 1905, a BS. In 1931, the University would confer upon him an honorary Doctorate. From 1905 to 1909 Prof. Cochel was at Purdue University. He later was at Penn State, where he led the Animal Husbandry department. In 1912, he accepted a position with Kansas State University. Past President of the American Society of Animal Production and the Southwest Representative of the Shorthorn Breeders' Association. Saddle and Sirloin Portrait inductee in 1937. Cochel made large real estate donations to the Episcopal Church and was also known for his work with the Future Farmers of America. Was an editor at the Kansas City Star for 20 years.

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A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans

Purdue University

Saddle and Sirloin Club Portrait Collection

Episcopal Church of the Reedemer

Episcopal Church Archives

KC Star

Wilber A. Cochel, graduate of University of Missouri in 1897 with a BA and in 1905, a BS. In 1931, the University would confer upon him an honorary Doctorate. From 1905 to 1909 Prof. Cochel was at Purdue University. He later was at Penn State, where he led the Animal Husbandry department. In 1912, he accepted a position with Kansas State University. Past President of the American Society of Animal Production and the Southwest Representative of the Shorthorn Breeders' Association. Saddle and Sirloin Portrait inductee in 1937. Cochel made large real estate donations to the Episcopal Church and was also known for his work with the Future Farmers of America. Was an editor at the Kansas City Star for 20 years.

Sources and Additional Info

A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans

Purdue University

Saddle and Sirloin Club Portrait Collection

Episcopal Church of the Reedemer

Episcopal Church Archives

KC Star

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