Background
Paschke, Donald Vernon was born on October 22, 1929 in Menominee, Michigan, United States. Son of Leo Carl Ferdinand and Augusta O. (Fritz) Paschke.
Paschke, Donald Vernon was born on October 22, 1929 in Menominee, Michigan, United States. Son of Leo Carl Ferdinand and Augusta O. (Fritz) Paschke.
Bachelor of Music in Voice, University Illinois, 1957. Bachelor of Science in Choral Music Education, University Illinois, 1957. Master of Music in Voice, University Illinois, 1958.
Doctor Museum Arts, University Colorado, 1972.
Instructor music, Berea (Kentucky) College, 1958-1962; assistant professor music, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1962-1971; associate professor, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1971-1976; professor, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1976-1994; professor emeritus, 1994.
Songleader Portales Christian Breakfast, 1976-2008, president 1975-1976, 90-91, vice president 1974-1975, 89-90. Chancel choir director Central Christian CH., Portales, New Mexico, 1962-1963, 1st Presbyterian Church, Portales, 1963-1972, Clovis, New Mexico, 1976-1995, since 2009. With United States Army, 1951-1953.
Interim choir director 1st United Methodist Church, Clovis, 2007-2008. Member National Association Teachers Singing (lieutenant governor New Mexico 1968-1972, vice president Great Plains chapter 1972-1974, chapter president 1974-1978), American Legion, Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Helen Inez Burton, February 17, 1951. Children: David Vernon, Celeste Eileen.