Michael Robert O'Doonan

Background

O'Doonan, Michael Robert was born on June 29, 1935 in Iowa City. Son of Russell Franklin and Clara Iola (Rank) Doonan.

Education

Associate of Arts, Pueblo Junior College, Colorado, 1955. Bachelor of Music, University Colorado, 1958. Certified in commercial art and illustration, Famous Artists School, Westport, Connecticut, 1968.

Master of Music, Drake University, 1970. Doctor of Music, Indiana University, 1980.

Career

Educational director Temperance League, Mitchell, South Dakota, 1957—1958. Acting head of music department, music teacher Grand Rapids (Michigan) Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, 1959—1962. Music professor, chairman music department Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, Iowa, 1962—1992, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, Owatonna, Minnesota, 1992—1994.

Singer on weekly radio programs local churches, Pueblo, 1951—1955. Singer for weddings and funerals various states, 1952—1990, singer of sacred concerts, soloist for oratorios, 1954—1990.

Achievements

• Michael Robert O"Doonan has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Judge National Association Teachers of Singing, 1969—1994, Talents for Christ, 1963—2007. Delegate Republican Party, Iowa, 2002. Member of Iowa Nut Growers Association (president 1989-1991).

Interests

• Fruit and nut growing, grafting.

Connections

Married Gladys Mozelle Ewing, December 14, 1956 (deceased August 1995). Married Bonnie Jean Frey Hitz, June 20, 1998.