Elmer H. Wavering

Elmer H. Wavering (April 22, 1907 – November 20, 1998) was an American automotive engineer as well as a founder and president of Motorola. He is known as the father of modern automotive electronics.

Early life Elmer H. Wavering was born in Quincy, Illinois, on April 22, 1907. At the age of 14, he had already created his first radio. In 1932, Paul Galvin selected Wavering to lead Motorola's car radio and police two-way communications businesses. He was later promoted to vice president of the automotive products division. In the 1950s, Wavering presented a concept car that included an alternator, a 12-volt battery, electronic ignition, and computerized control. His wife died in 1988. Together, they had one daughter, Lynne, in 1942. 1989 – inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame 1991 - received the State of Illinois's Order of Lincoln from The Lincoln Academy of Illinois by Governor Jim Edgar Wavering Park in Phelps, WI, was built in his honor.