Donald Ross Johnson

Background

Johnson, Donald Ross was born on February 9, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of George William and Grace Anna (Roos) Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Entomology, University of Illinois, 1943; Master of Science in Entomology, University of Minnesota, 1950.

Career

Laboratory assistant department entomology, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1939-1941; science aide, United States Department of Agriculture, Urbana, 1941-1943; pest control technician, Illini Pest Control Company, Urbana, 1943; research assistant department entomology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1946-1948; assistant state entomologist, State of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1948-1951; malaria advisor, entomologist Foreign Aid Program, United States Public Health Service/ United States Agency for International Development, Djakarta, Indonesia, 1951-1953; deputy chief malaria control and eradication program, United States Public Health Service/United States Agency for International Development, Washington, 1953-1964; chief special services, malaria programs, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, 1964-1973; public health entomologist, consultant, Atlanta, since 1973.

Achievements

• Donald Ross Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy entomologist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1943-1946, New Guinea and Philippines. Captain United States Public Health Service. Member American Mosquito Control Association (Meritorious Service award 1974, 82), Society for Vector Ecology, Entomological Society of America (emeritus), Pi Chi Omega.

Interests

• Travel, genealogy, gardening.

Connections

Married Beryl Lucille Edman, June 15, 1947. Children: Gary R., Lynn Kay, Lee R., Laura Kay.

Father:

George William Johnson

Mother:

Grace Anna (Roos) Johnson

Spouse:

Beryl Lucille Edman

child:

Lee R. Johnson

child:

Lynn Kay Johnson

child:

Laura Kay Johnson

child:

Gary R. Johnson