Background
Backofen, Donald Wayne was born on May 15, 1918 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles and Pearl Eliza (Stimmel) Backofen.
Backofen, Donald Wayne was born on May 15, 1918 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles and Pearl Eliza (Stimmel) Backofen.
Buyer, Wolf & Dessauer Department Store, Fort Wayne, 1954-1971; merchandise manager ladies ready to wear, Hutners, Fort Wayne, 1971-1984; retired, 1984.
Volunteer Junior Achievement, Fort Wayne, 1969-1979, American Red Cross, 1986-1987. Finance board directors Faith Lutheran Church, since 1980. Publicity committee Freedom Train, 1980.
President Fairfield Terrace Association, 1988-1993. Ambassador Senator Lugar, since 1989. Senior intern Congressman Coats.
1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Association Retired Persons (state coordinator for Vote for AARP since 1989, state legislation committee 1989-1990, president local chapter 1987-1988, Outstanding Service to Community award 1989, Meritorious Service award 1993).
Married Anntoinette Bruno, March 27, 1942. Children: Charles, Tom.