Karl Koett Schakel (October 20, 1921 - September 10, 2002) was an American engineer and rancher. He was also a director of the Pioneer Fund. Schakel graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and was later a founder of a weapons systems and aeronautical engineering company. Later he was founder of a ranching-farming company operating in 12 countries on five continents. References External links Pioneer Fund Founders and Former Directors 20th-century American engineers American farmers Purdue University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics alumni 1921 births 2002 deaths