Paul Dennis Griffin

Background

Griffin, Paul Dennis was born on June 14, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of John William and Ethel (Styles) Griffin.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Morningside College, 1952. Bachelor of Science, Illinois College Optometry, 1953. Doctor of Osteopathy, Illinois College Optometry, 1954.

Career

Optometry Doctor William R. Dole, Olney, Illinois, 1957. Optometrist Vent Air Contact Lens Company, Minneapolis, 1958, American Contact Lens Company Inc., St. Paul, since 1958. Private practice optometry.

Achievements

• Paul Dennis Griffin has been listed as a noteworthy optometrist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Ward worker Republican Party, Minneapolis, since 1965. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1955-1957. Member American Optometric Association, National Eye Research Foundation, Metropolitan Optometric District Society, International Shrine Clown Association (treasurer), Sigma Pi Sigma.

Lodges: Eagles, Shriners (board control), Masons.

Interests

• Clowning, hunting, fishing, swimming, wood crafts.

Connections

Married Frances Christen Phillips, July 10, 1954 (divorced May 1982). Children: Paula Dennis Griffin Miller, Kevin Anson.

Father:

John William Griffin

Mother:

Ethel (Styles) Griffin

Spouse:

Frances Christen Phillips

child:

Paula Dennis Griffin Miller Griffin

child:

Kevin Anson Griffin