Delmer John Dooley

Background

Dooley, Delmer John was born on March 15, 1920 in Ramona, South Dakota, United States. Son of Frank M. and Theresa (DeRungs) Dooley.

Education

Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State University, 1948. Master of Science, Colorado State University, 1952. Doctor of Education, University Missouri, 1964.

Career

Vocational agriculture instructor, Platte, South Dakot, 1948-1953; Vocational agriculture instructor, Lakeview, Oregon, 1953-1955; with, Near East Foundation, 1955-1983; executive director, Near East Foundation, 1964-1983.

Achievements

• Delmer John Dooley has been listed as a noteworthy foundation administrator, agricultural consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member executive committee American Council Volunteer Agencies, 1965-1983, treas, 1970-1975, chairman, 1981-1982. Executive board Morris-Sussex council Boy Scouts American, 1968-1983, district vice chairman, 1967-1969, district chairman, 1969-1971, vice president, 1978-1983. Board directors Musa Alami Foundation, since 1982.

Executive board Lake County History Society, since 1986, president 1987-1991. Advisory board Smith-Zimmerman State Museum, since 1987, president board since 1989. Board directors Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese Foundation, since 1987.

Trustee Madison Community Hospital, since 1990, treasurer since 1992. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member Middle East Institute, Society International Development, American Legion (county Commander 1986-1989, post commander since 1992), Alpha Tau Alpha, Phi Delta Kappa.

Lodges: Rotary, Knights of Columbus.

Connections

Married Thalia Elma Doty, June 12, 1952. Children: Douglas John, Alan Patrick.

Father:

Frank M. Dooley

Mother:

Theresa (DeRungs) Dooley

Spouse:

Thalia Elma Doty

child:

Douglas John Dooley

child:

Alan Patrick Dooley