Duane C. Spriestersbach
Duane Caryl Spriestersbach (September 5, 1916 – April 25, 2011)[1] was an acting President of the University of Iowa, serving from 1981 to 1982.
Academic career
Spriesterbach graduated from Winona State University in 1939, and received his MA in 1940 and his Ph.D. in 1948 from the University of Iowa (UI).[2] From 1948-89 he was Professor of Speech Pathology and Audiology at UI. He specialized in the area of cleft lip and palates. He wrote many article and books on the subject.[3] Spriesterbach served as dean of the UI Graduate College from 1965 to 1989 and served both as vice president for research and as vice president for educational research and development, before serving as the acting president.
UI's most distinguished dissertation prize, the D.C. Spriestersbach Dissertation Prize, is named in his honor.[4][5] He was known for being able to tackle any problem assigned to him and for being a friend to students. He helped transform research by creating "centers" that organized research across department and college lines.
Private life
Nicknamed "Sprie",[1] Duane Caryl Spriestersbach was born on September 5, 1916 in Pine Island, MN, the son of Esther (nee Stucky) and Merle Spriestersbach. He had two sisters, Beverly and Gretchen. He married Bette Rae Bartelt in 1946 and they had a son and a daughter. During World War II Spriestersbach was in the 13th Armored Division and was awarded a Bronze Star. He stayed in the United States Army Reserve after the war retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.[3]
Spriestersbach died on April 25, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.[3]
References
- ^ a b Friedman, Howard (1993). Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals. Cornell University. p. 532. ISBN 9780940863477. Retrieved April 3, 2015 – via books.google.com.
- ^ "Obituary: Spriestersbach, Duane Caryl (Sprie)". Cedar Rapids Gazette. April 26, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Duane Spriesterbach (Obituary)". Des Moines Register. April 28, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2015 – via legacy.com.
- ^ Riehl, John (June 3, 2010). "Be Remarkable: Duane C. Spriestersbach". The University of Iowa. Archived from the original on January 6, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
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External links
- Heldt, Diane (March 31, 2014). "Spriestersbach remembered as tireless UI, arts supporter". The Gazette. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
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