Wittenberg Magazine P.O. Box 720 Springfield, Ohio 45501-0720
Phone: (937) 327-6141 Fax: (937) 327-6112
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James S. Wilkerson ’42, an emeritus member of the Wittenberg Board of Directors, died Aug. 9. He was 81. A member of the board from 1969-1988, Wilkerson majored in business administration at Wittenberg. He then joined Kelsey-Hayes Company’s Steel Products Engineering Division as a clerk in its production department, advancing later to assistant plant manager, sales manager and general manager. In 1964, Kelsey-Hayes appointed him vicepresident and a member of the company’s board of directors. Two years later, Wilkerson became vice president in charge of the Aerospace Group followed by president, chief executive officer, and chairman and chief executive officer. A member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Wilkerson received the prestigious Class of 1914 Award from the Alumni Association for outstanding service to the university in 1986. Wittenberg also honored him with an Alumni Citation Award. In addition, he was the first recipient of the Silver Knight Award presented by the American Management Association. Active in his community throughout his life, Wilkerson served in a number of capacities, including as president of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and director of Junior Achievement in Springfield. He also served on
numerous boards.
His is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanne Fross
Wilkerson ’42, a daughter and son-in-law, three sons and two
daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren.
Wittenberg Magazine P.O. Box 720 Springfield, Ohio 45501-0720 Phone: (937) 327-6141 Fax: (937) 327-6112 |
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