Background
Pettinga, Frank L. was born on May 28, 1926 in Hudsonville, Michigan, United States. Son of Rhine C. and Adrianna L. (Landaal) Pettinga.
health facility administrator physician
Pettinga, Frank L. was born on May 28, 1926 in Hudsonville, Michigan, United States. Son of Rhine C. and Adrianna L. (Landaal) Pettinga.
Bachelor, Calvin College, 1947; Master of Arts in Pharmacology, Boston University, 1948; Doctor of Medicine, Boston University, 1952; Master in Public Health, University of Michigan, 1981.
Resident Wayne County General Hospital, Detroit, 1952-1954. Private practice family medicine Muskegon, Michigan, 1954-1973. Minister consular United States State Department, 1973-1986.
Vice president, medical director Hackley Hospital, Muskegon, 1986-1994. International medical director American Overseas Clins. Corporation, Baltimore, since 1997.
Medical director healthcare programs United States State Department, Washington, 1980-1982.
President Western Michigan Christian High School Board, Muskegon, 1963-1966. Board trustees Calvin College, 1992-1996. With United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Member Muskegon County Society (president 1966), Calvin College Alumni Association (president 1989-1990).
Married E. Suzanne Leestma, June 24, 1952. Children: Debora Pettinga Toering, Jane, Frederic, Cynthia Pettinga Hiskes.