Background
Schaefer, Donald Ernest was born on December 16, 1932 in Searcy, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Herman and Nancy Caroline (Whitford) Schaefer.
Schaefer, Donald Ernest was born on December 16, 1932 in Searcy, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Herman and Nancy Caroline (Whitford) Schaefer.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Arkansas State College, 1954. Master of Education in Higher Education, University Arkansas, 1984.
Printing salesperson The Hurley Company, Inc., Jonesboro, Arkansas, 1956-1966. Director college publications Arkansas College, Batesville, 1966-1970. Assistant director University Arkansas, Fayetteville, since 1970.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1956. Member Council for Advancement and Support of Education (conference chair 1984), Kiwanis (president Fayetteville club 1980-1981).
Married Shirley Ann Mills. Children: Ann, Susan, Carol.