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Donald M. Wonderly
April 26, 1920 — September 17, 2013
Donald MacKay Wonderly of Aurora, Ohio, died September 17, 2013.
Donald, son of Ross and Augusta (nee Elfreich) was born April 26, 1920, in New York City. He received his BA in Psychology at Oberlin College in 1950; MA at Oberlin in 1951, and his PhD in Education at Western Reserve University (now Case Western) in 1963.
He was employed as a professional musician from 1935-50; served in the Armed Services during WW II; was a family service case worker from 1950-51; teacher of developmentally disabled children from 1951-52; school psychologist for Oberlin, Amherst and Wellington Public Schools, 1957-62' Associate Assistant and Full Professor from 1970 until retirement in 1983 when he became Emeritus Professor. He founded PSI, a consulting organization, in 1977.
He served as President of the Ohio School Psychologists Association 1962 - 63 and was awarded the first Honorary Life Membership in 1967. He also worked as a consultant to the Avon Lake Social Service Agency.
Don was pre-deceased by 2 brothers and a sister. He is survived by sons, Donald Jr., Hugh, Christopher (CaryAnn) and daughter, Laurel as well as cherished wife, Barbara.
Calling hours will be at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, September 21st from 2-3 PM followed by a brief service at 3 PM, with Rev. Lorie Lerner. Donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice at 3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E, Green, Ohio 44685-3743.
Donald, son of Ross and Augusta (nee Elfreich) was born April 26, 1920, in New York City. He received his BA in Psychology at Oberlin College in 1950; MA at Oberlin in 1951, and his PhD in Education at Western Reserve University (now Case Western) in 1963.
He was employed as a professional musician from 1935-50; served in the Armed Services during WW II; was a family service case worker from 1950-51; teacher of developmentally disabled children from 1951-52; school psychologist for Oberlin, Amherst and Wellington Public Schools, 1957-62' Associate Assistant and Full Professor from 1970 until retirement in 1983 when he became Emeritus Professor. He founded PSI, a consulting organization, in 1977.
He served as President of the Ohio School Psychologists Association 1962 - 63 and was awarded the first Honorary Life Membership in 1967. He also worked as a consultant to the Avon Lake Social Service Agency.
Don was pre-deceased by 2 brothers and a sister. He is survived by sons, Donald Jr., Hugh, Christopher (CaryAnn) and daughter, Laurel as well as cherished wife, Barbara.
Calling hours will be at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, September 21st from 2-3 PM followed by a brief service at 3 PM, with Rev. Lorie Lerner. Donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice at 3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E, Green, Ohio 44685-3743.
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