Dean Ernest H. Bader
Photo courtesy of Fort Lewis College Center of SouthWest Studies
E.H. Bader arrived at Fort Lewis in 1915 to serve as Director of Industrial Work and Farm Manager. He taught agriculture courses and served as Assistant Dean until 1934 when he succeeded G.F. Snyder as Dean of Fort Lewis. Dean Bader continued to serve Fort Lewis until 1948 when he was forced to resign.
Dean Bader and his wife Mary had five children, Margaret, Ames, Clay, Floy and Bill, who were raised at Fort Lewis. All but Bill attended Fort Lewis College in the 30s and 40s. Clay and his wife Jean (Kelly) Bader were recognized as Outstanding FLC Alumni in August 1998.