Background
Treese, Donald Howard was born on September 11, 1930 in Mines, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Watson Irvin and Bessie (Hughes) Treese.
minister religious organization executive
Treese, Donald Howard was born on September 11, 1930 in Mines, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Watson Irvin and Bessie (Hughes) Treese.
Bachelor, Juniata College, 1952. Master of Divinity, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1955. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Lebanon Valley College, 1976.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Lycoming College, 1983.
Pastor, United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1961-1965; pastor, United Methodist Church, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1965-1969; pastor, United Methodist Church, Altoona, Pennsylvania, 1969-1973; pastor, United Methodist Church, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1973-1979; associate general secretary, Board Higher Education, Nashville, 1979-1993; project director, Association United Methodist Theological Schools, 1993-1996. Director Wesley Works Project, Nashville, 1979-1993. Consultant World Methodist Council, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, 1981-1993, Fund for Theological Education, 1997.
Board directors Crisis Intervention Service, Altoona, 1969-1973. Trustee Altoona Hospital, 1970-1973, Evangelical Seminary Puerto Rico, San Juan, 1984-1993, Fund for Theological Education, New York City, 1989-1993. Member Community Health Council, Carlisle, 1976-1979, Community Hunger Program, Nashville, since 1989.
Member Kiwanis.
Married Lois Audrey Ward. Children: Joel Donald, Laura Grace, Hope Anne.