About Gerard Gaynor
Lived 1921 – 2026 (aged 104). Gerard Gaynor was an electrical engineer and engineer.
Gerard Henry Gaynor (November 20, 1921 – March 9, 2026) was an American electrical engineer.
Early life and career Gerard 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. In 1999, he was named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, "for contributions to engineering and technology management".
Personal life and death In 1953, Gaynor married Shirley Margaret Karrels. Their marriage lasted until her death in 2018.
On November 20, 2021, Gaynor turned 100. He died at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on March 9, 2026, at the age of 104.
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American electrical engineer (1921–2026)
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