Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Semple, Frederick Humphrey (1916-1998) |
Born |
1916 |
Birthplace |
St Louis, MO |
Education |
Rochester Institute of Technology |
Notes |
Died of complications of Parkinsons Disease |
Occupation |
Engineer & Inventor McDonnell Aircraft Co. Founded Semple Development Co. Founded Semple Engine Co. |
Spouse |
Mary Prince (Goodbar) Semple |
Children |
Frederick H. Semple III William Prince Semple Mary (Semple) Riepe McWilliams |
Deceased |
June 7, 1998 |
Deceased Where |
St. Louis, MO |
Titles & honors |
Board member of Museum of Transportation |
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