Background
Downey, Joan Carol was born on August 22, 1931 in Waupun, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Clarence and Johanna Gertude (VerMeer) Treffert.
Downey, Joan Carol was born on August 22, 1931 in Waupun, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Clarence and Johanna Gertude (VerMeer) Treffert.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology cum laude, University of Wisconsin -Parkside, Kenosha, 1988.
Cost accountant, Twin Disc Corporation, Racine, Wisconsin, 1950-1953; vice president, Treffert Trucking Inc., Racine, 1970-1983; crisis counselor victim response unit, District Attorney' General’ s Office, Racine, since 1987.
Hospice volunteer, counselor St. Luke's Hospital, Racine, 1983-1984. Volunteer, counselor Women's Resource Center, Racine, 1986-1987. Gerontology researcher University Wisconsin, Kenosha, 1987-1988.
Member campaign committee Republican party, Racine, 1988. President Parent-Teachers Association, Racine. Member growth and fellowship committee First Reformed Church.
Member S.A.L.T. council Triad, Racine County Council. Member University Wisconsin-Parkside Alumni Association, Psi Chi (president 1986-1989, outstanding member 1986-1989), American Association of University Women.
Married James Howard Downey, May 5, 1950 (deceased March 1980). Children: James, Linda, Roxe Ann, Jon.