Background
Nafe, Cleon Abraham was born on April 23, 1892 in Fulton County, Indiana, United States. Son of Eugene Pendleton and Sue (Miller) Nafe.
Nafe, Cleon Abraham was born on April 23, 1892 in Fulton County, Indiana, United States. Son of Eugene Pendleton and Sue (Miller) Nafe.
Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University, 1917, Doctor of Medicine 1920, Doctor of Medicine cum laude, 1921.
Interne Indianapolis General Hospital, 1920-1921, resident in surgery, 1921-1923, medical superintendent, 1923-1926. Private practice of general surgical since 1927. Associate professor surgery Indiana University, member staffs of University Hospital, Indianapolis General Hospital, Saint Vincent’s, Methodist and Saint Francis Hospitals.
Member budget committee Community Fund. Director Indianapolis Foundation, William East. English Foundation, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Community Surveys.
Diplomate American Board Surgery.
American College of Surgeons fellow (governor). Member Indianapolis Medical Society (president 1945), Indiana Medical Association (chairman of the executive committee 1936-1946.
Mason (32°, Shriner). Clubs: Indianapolis Country, Woodstock Country, Columbia, Players, Contemporary, Junto Luncheon.
Married Eunice Katherine Shouse, October 21, 1923. Children: Cleon Albert (deceased), Frances Louise.