Background
Lanser, Leslie John was born on April 19, 1935 in Sanborn, Iowa, United States. Son of Brant P. and Johanna (VanderLugt) Lanser.
Christian radio broadcasting executive and owner
Lanser, Leslie John was born on April 19, 1935 in Sanborn, Iowa, United States. Son of Brant P. and Johanna (VanderLugt) Lanser.
Newspaper employee, Pella (Iowa) Chronical, 1954-1957;
printer, Hoekstra Printing, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1957-1968;
owner, general manager, Lanser Broadcasting Corporation, Holland, Michigan, since 1968. Deacon 1st Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, 1973-1976. Elder Christ Memorial Church, Holland, since 1991.
Delegate Classis Holland Reformed Church American, since 1996.
President Holland Merchants Association, 1981-1982, Holland Chamber Orchestra, 1991-1994. Vice president National Main St. Board, Holland, 1984-1985. With United States Naval Reserve, 1952-1957.
Member Holland Chamber of Commerce (chairman 1990-1991), Rotary (president Holland club 1989-1990, Paul Harris award 1990).
Married Mildred Swank, March 5, 1954 (divorced January 1978). Married Patricia L. Balk, June 14, 1986. Children: Vaughn, Greg, Steve, Vicki, Rick, Curt, Brad, Heather, Kelly.