Edward Rondthaler
Dr. Edward Rondthaler (June 9, 1905 – August 19, 2009) was a typographer as well as a simplified spelling champion and chairman of the American Literacy Council. He was critical to the development of SoundSpel. He was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. A longtime resident of Croton-on-Hudson, New York, Rondthaler became a centenarian in 2005.
Edward Rondthaler | |
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Rondthaler in 2004 | |
| Born | June 9, 1905 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | August 19, 2009 (aged 104) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Ed Rondthaler, Uncle Ed |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Known for | typography, English spelling reform |
| Spouse |
Dorothy Reid (m. 1930) |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Parent(s) | Howard Rondthaler, Katherine Boring |
| Relatives | Rev. Edward Rondthaler (grandfather) |
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