Background
Wakefield, John Pershing was born on October 25, 1918 in Des Moines. Son of Walter Edwin and Pearl Evelyn (McCroby) Wakefield.
osteopathic physician and surgeon
Wakefield, John Pershing was born on October 25, 1918 in Des Moines. Son of Walter Edwin and Pearl Evelyn (McCroby) Wakefield.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1942. Postgrad, Drake University, 1950—1953. Doctor of Osteopathy, College Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, 1959.
Civil engineer Brown Engineering Company, Des Moines, 1946—1947. Superintendent forestry Iowa Conservation Commission, 1947—1952. Professor biology Drake University, 1952—1957.
Pvt practice, since 1959. Member staff Des Moines General Hospital, teacher preceptors, 1965—1983. Captain United States Army, 1942-1946.
Chairman Citizens' Advisory Committee, 1942—1946. Republican precinct Chairman, 1974—1978. Member of 2d Infantry Division Association (president 1971-1974), East High School Alumni Association 1970-1971, Iowa Society Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, American Osteopathic Society, East High Boosters.
Club, Toastmasters Club.
Married DeLores Mae Pechman, August 26, 1967.