Durrenberger Family History
from Primisweiler, Allgäu Region, Württemberg, Germany
NOTABLE PEOPLE
Notable Descendants of Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger
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| Name | Lifespan | |
|---|---|---|
| David Ferdinand Durenberger | (1934-2023) | Great-grandson of Gebhard I. Dürrenberger An American politician and a former Republican member of the U.S. Senate from Minnesota from 1978 - 1995. He was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, attended St. John's University and graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1959. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1963. |
| Dr. Robert Warren Durrenberger, PhD | (1918-2012) | Great-grandson of Gebhard I. Dürrenberger During World War II Robert was a Major, Army Air Corp, WWII. Meteorologist who served in the Pacific SW. Received PhD from UCLA in Climatology, published numerous articles on solar energy and climatology; became the first Climatologist for the state of Arizona. Named Distinguished Alumnus at Moorhead State where he received his BS degree. |
| Major General William John Durrenberger | (1917-2002) | Great-grandson of Gebhard I. Dürrenberger Major General (2 Star) U.S. Army. Served during WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. Linked to development of M14 and M60 weapons. Born 15 March, 17, died 11 June, 02. Distinguished Service Medal Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Oak Leaf Cluster. 30 years of distinguished service. MBA Syracuse University. Coordinated Guided Missile and Rocket Design and Development. |
| John Edward Simonett | (1924-2011) | Great-grandson of Gebhard I. Dürrenberger Retired attorney and former associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1980-1994. |