Background
Patten, Donald J. was born on July 22, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Maurice Lyman and Lillian (Daily) Patten.
administrator professional executive
Patten, Donald J. was born on July 22, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Maurice Lyman and Lillian (Daily) Patten.
Student, Grand Rapids Junior College, 1948.
President Patten Monument Company, Grand Rapids, 1945-1982. Founder, president Phoenix Bronze Company, 1969-1982. Executive director American Institute Commemorative Art, from 1982.
Secretary, treasurer Classic Leasing, from 1984.
Board directors Grand Rapids Baptist College, 1966-1985, Michigan Christian Home, Grand Rapids, 1962-1979, Childrens Agency, St. Louis, Michigan, 1960-1977. Served as staff sergeant United States Army, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Michigan Division Monument Builders of Michigan (president 1953-1955), Monument Builders of North America (president North America chapter 1973-1975, Outstanding Service award 1978).
Lodges: Kiwanis (president 1957).
Married Donna Mae Oberlin, October 13, 1943. Children: Linda Patten Kidder, Donald J. Junior.