Background
Doroschak, John Z. was born on February 11, 1928 in Zalochiw, Ukraine. Arrived in United States, 1950, naturalized, 1954. Son of William and Anna (Stroczan) Doroschak.
Doroschak, John Z. was born on February 11, 1928 in Zalochiw, Ukraine. Arrived in United States, 1950, naturalized, 1954. Son of William and Anna (Stroczan) Doroschak.
Came to the United States, 1950, naturalized, 1954. Student of University Minnesota, 1955-1957, Bachelor of Science, 1959, Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1961.
Private practice dentistry, Minneapolis, since 1961. Consultant St. Joseph's Home for Aged, Minneapolis, 1974—1977, Holy Family Residence, St. Paul, 1977—1984. With Army of the United States, 1953-1955.
Member steering committee St. Anthony West Neighborhood, Minneapolis, 1971—1972, board directors, 1988—1989. Chairman Minneapolis dentists Little Sisters of Poor Development Program, 1975. Webelos leader troop 50 Boy Scouts American, 1975—1976.
President Northeast Regional School Association Parents and Teachers, 1978—1979. Board directors East Side Neighborhood Service, 1972. Treasurer Ukrainian youth organization Plast Inc., Minneapolis, 1979—1983.
Member Senior Citizen Centers Health Advisory Committee, 1979—1983. Member church committee Ukranian Catholic Church, since 1965, chairman new church campaign, 1966—1980. Fellow: American Society Geriatric Dentistry.
Member: Dental Health Education (committee member 1989-1990), Ukrainian Medical Association (secretary-treasurer Minnesota chapter 1971-1975), American Society Dentistry for Children, Minnesota Society Preventive Dentistry (director 1977-1983, treasurer 1979-1983), Minnesota Dental Association (committee dental care access 1980-1983, ascending alternate delegate house of deals 1989, delegate 1990, 1991, 1992), American Dental Association, Minneapolis District Dental Society (nursing home committee since 1974, chairman 1979-1982, emergency care committee 1983-1984, chairman 1984-1987, chairman aquatenial health fair 1985, constitution and by-laws committee 1987-1988, executive council 1990-1993), Knights of Columbus (4th degree), Ukrainian Professional Club, University Minnesota Alumni Club (charter member), Psi Omega.
Married Nadia Zahorodny, June 30, 1962. Children: Andrew, Michael, Natalie, Maria.