Background
Whelan, Donald Joseph was born on November 8, 1934 in Omaha. Son of Edward Charles and Mary Margaret (Weppner) Whelan.
Whelan, Donald Joseph was born on November 8, 1934 in Omaha. Son of Edward Charles and Mary Margaret (Weppner) Whelan.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Creighton University, 1957. Doctor of Humane Letters, Duchesne College, 1968. Director development Duchesne College and Academy, Omaha, 1965-1968, John Burroughs School, Saint Louis, since 1968.
Consultant The Latin School of Chicago,1986-1988, others
Workshop leader.
Director development Duchesne College and Academy, Omaha, 1965—1968, John Burroughs School, St. Louis, since 1968. Consultant Latin School Chicago, 1986—1988. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1957-1959.
Board directors Campbell House Foundation, 1987—1990. President school board St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manchester, Missouri, 1970—1971. President parish council St. Clare Catholic Church, 1973—1975.
Member of Rotary Club, Council Advancement and Support Education (national chairman independent school section 1978-1981, trustee 1978-1981, Steel award 1974, 1983, Exceptional Achievement award 1980, Distinguished Service award 1980, Robert Bell Crow award 1982).
Married Patricia Jean McCabe, October 1, 1960. Children: Donald Joseph Junior, Timothy, Michael, Mary, Kathryn, Theresa, Joseph.