Frank Arthur Donaldson

Background

Donaldson, Frank Arthur was born on August 19, 1919 in Minneapolis. Son of Frank Arthur and Ruth (Chase) Donaldson.

Education

Engineering degree cum laude, Harvard University, 1942.

Career

Engineer, Donaldson Company, Inc., Minneapolis, 1941-1944; vice president, Donaldson Company, Inc., 1947-1951; president, general manager, Donaldson Company, Inc., 1951-1973; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Donaldson Company, Inc., 1973-1982; Chairman of the Board, Donaldson Company, Inc., 1982-1985. Director Donaldson Company Inc., ADC Telecommunications Inc., Graco, Inc.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1944-1945. Member Society Automotive Engineers.

Connections

Married Irene Elizabeth Sweeney, Mar.1, 1954. Children: Frank Arthur III, John Andrew.

Father:

Frank Arthur Donaldson

Mother:

Ruth (Chase) Donaldson

Spouse:

Irene Elizabeth Sweeney

child:

John Andrew Donaldson

child:

Frank Arthur III Donaldson