Background
Hamel, Joseph Donat was born on August 9, 1923 in Rumford, Maine, United States. Son of Donat Henry and Ethel Louise (Kennison) Hamel.
Hamel, Joseph Donat was born on August 9, 1923 in Rumford, Maine, United States. Son of Donat Henry and Ethel Louise (Kennison) Hamel.
Bachelor of Engineering, Ashland University, 1949. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Ashland University, 1972. Master of Religious Education, Ashland Theological Seminary, 1951.
Pastor, Lanark (Illinois) Brethren Church, 1951-1953; pastor, South Bend (Indiana) Brethren Church, 1953-1960; pastor, Sarasota (Florida) 1st Brethren Church, 1960-1988; pastor emeritus, Sarasota (Florida) 1st Brethren Church, since 1988.
Chaplain Florida State Fireman's Association, since 1962, Sheriff Department Sarasota County, since 1960, Police Department, Sarasota, since 1960, Fire Department, Sarasota, since 1960. With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Lieutenant colonel United States Air Force Auxiliary, 1961-1986, Retired.
Member Military Chaplains, National Fellowship Christian Firefighters, National.Religious Broadcasters (founder, speaker The Brethren Hour), Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Married Jean Marie Rowsey, August 7, 1949. Children: JoAnne, John, Janet.