Donald F. Havlik

Don was born January 8, 1927, the son of Frank and Marie (Elias) Havlik, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A graduate of Wilson High School in Cedar Rapids, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. Don owned and directed a Blue Bay Boys Ranch on Flat Head Lake, Montana and also managed and directed the Little Outfit Boys Ranch in Patgonia, Arizona. He was a senior staff director of youth activities at the Jane Boyd Community House and a physical education teacher for St. Ludmila's and St. Pius Schools in Cedar Rapids. Don also worked as a general manager for Pine Inn Restaurant and a day manager of Perkins.