William McKee Doane

Background

Doane, William McKee was born on September 26, 1930 in Covington, Indiana, United States. Son of Earl Edward and Mildred Rowena (McKee) Doane.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1948-1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1955-1962.

Career

Principal, teacher, Indiana Schools, Attica, 1954-1955; research assistant, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1955-1962; research chemist, National Center Agricultural Utilization Research, USDA/ARS, Peoria, Illinois, 1962-1971; research leader, National Center Agricultural Resources, Peoria, Illinois, 1971-1995; senior research associate professor, Bradley U., Peoria, since 1995. Chemistry lecturer Bradley U., Peoria, since 1965.

Achievements

• William McKee Doane has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active planning commission City of Morton, Illinois, 1981-1986. Member American Chemical Society (Kenneth A. Spencer award 1998), American Association CerealChemists.

Connections

Married Joan Marie Polk, June 6, 1952. Children: Diane Elizabeth, Steven William, Robert Alan, Karen Marie.

Father:

Earl Edward Doane

Mother:

Mildred Rowena (McKee) Doane

Spouse:

Joan Marie Polk

child:

Karen Marie Doane

child:

Robert Alan Doane

child:

Diane Elizabeth Doane

child:

Steven William Doane