William George Mollenkopf *48

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WILLIAM GEORGE MOLLENKOPF, psychologist and personnel administration specialist, at the age of 75, died Sept. 17, 1992. Born in Rensselaer, N.Y., Dr. Mollenkopf earned, with highest honors, his bachelor's and first master's degrees at New York State College for Teachers (Albany). His second master's degree and doctor of philosophy degree in psychology he earned at Princeton, Prior to graduate level studies, he was employed as a high school teacher of mathematics and science in Kerhonkson and Catskill, N.Y., and served in the U.S. Army Air Forces (194146) in England as an aviation psychologist. After earning his doctorate, he taught at Princeton with the rank of assistant professor of psychology and served as a research associate at Educational Testing Service. His major career was served as associate manager of personnel administration with Procter and Gamble. He retired in June 1982. Dr. Mollenkopf has been among the most loyal members of the AT.G.A. ever since his days at Princeton. He is survived by his widow, Margaret Mitchell Mollenkopf; two sons, John and James; and three grandchildren. To the family we extend sincere sympathy.

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