Gerard Henry Gaynor (November 20, 1921 – March 9, 2026) was an American electrical engineer.
Gerard Gaynor | |
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| Born | Gerard Henry Gaynor November 20, 1921 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 2026 (aged 104) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer |
| Spouse |
Shirley Margaret Karrels
(m. 1953; died. 2018) |
Early life and career
editGerard Henry Gaynor was born in Toledo, Ohio, on November 20, 1921. He served in the United States Army Signal Corps during World War II. After his discharge, he attended the University of Michigan, earning his degree in electrical engineering.[1]
From 1972, Gaynor worked at 3M, and rose up to the positions of chief engineer and director of engineering until his retirement in 1987.[1] In 1999, he was named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, "for contributions to engineering and technology management".[2]
Personal life and death
editIn 1953, Gaynor married Shirley Margaret Karrels. Their marriage lasted until her death in 2018.[3]
On November 20, 2021, Gaynor turned 100.[4] He died at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on March 9, 2026, at the age of 104.[5]
References
edit- 1 2 "Gerard Henry Gaynor (Gus)". The Minnesota Star Tribune. March 22, 2026. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Gerard Gaynor". IEEE Fellows Directory. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Shirley Margaret Gaynor, June 24, 1927 — May 07, 2018". Obituary Memorial. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Gus Gaynor". IEEE Wie Leadership Summit. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Gus Gaynor". Washburn-McReavy. Retrieved April 4, 2026.