Background
Rankin, Donald Joe was born on November 26, 1932 in Bedford, Iowa, United States. Son of Carl and Louise (Masters) Rankin.
Rankin, Donald Joe was born on November 26, 1932 in Bedford, Iowa, United States. Son of Carl and Louise (Masters) Rankin.
Student, Northwestern Missouri State University, 1956—1958.
Spray pilot, 1960—1964. Operator Maryville Municipal Airport, Missouri, 1964—1972. Owner, manager Rankin Airport, Maryville, since 1972.
With United States Air Force, 1951-1953.
Member of Porterfield Airplane Club, National Guard Association.
Married Jo Earlene Peery, November 26, 1950. Children: Marcha Rankin Anderson, Kevin, Jay.