William Moylan (electrical engineer)
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| Born | William J. Moylan June 1, 1931 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | April 1, 2025 (aged 93) Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Detroit Engineering College |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer |
William J. Moylan (June 1, 1931 – April 1, 2025) was an American electrical engineer.
Life and career
Moylan was raised in Detroit, Michigan, He attended Detroit Catholic Central High School, graduating in 1949. After graduating, he was drafted in the United States Army Signal Core during the Korean War,[1] which after his discharge, he worked as a maintenance electrician at Ford Motor Company.[2] He also attended and graduated from the University of Detroit Engineering College.[1]
Moylan worked as an electrical engineer at the Detroit Edison Company, an investor-owned electric utility in his hometown. In 1974, he established Moylan Engineering, Inc., an engineering company.[1] In 1998, he was named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, "for leadership in the development of standards for electric power distribution for industrial plants".[3]
Personal life and death
Moylan was Catholic. He was married to Andrea Ketten. Their marriage lasted until Moylan's death in 2026.[1]
Moylan died in Dearborn, Michigan on April 1, 2025, at the age of 93.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Bill J. Moylan P.E." Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ Powell, Louie. "In Memoriam: William J. Moylan". IEEE Xplore. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "William Moylan". IEEE Fellows Directory. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "William "Bill" J. Moylan P.E." Echovita. Retrieved August 23, 2026.