Background
Dellenback, John Richard was born on November 6, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William H. and Margaret (Albright) Dellenback.
Dellenback, John Richard was born on November 6, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William H. and Margaret (Albright) Dellenback.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Economic Science, Yale University, 1940. Juris Doctor, University Michigan, 1949.
Faculty Oregon State University, 1949-1951. Partner in law with Frank J. Van Dyke, Medford, Oregon, 1952-1966. Member Oregon House of Representatives, 1960-1966, 90th-93d Congresses, 4th District Oregon, 1967-1975.
Director Peace Corps, Washington, 1975-1977. President Christian College Coalition, 1977-1988, president emeritus, from 1988. Member Oregon Board Bar Examiners.
Moderator Oregon Synod United Presbyterian Church. Member Permanent Judicial Commission General Assembly United Presbyterian Church. Delegate Republican National Convention, 1964, 68, 72.
Chairman board directors World Vision United States. Secretary, board directors World Vision International. Board directors Bread for World.
Trustee Howard University Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American Bar Association, Oregon Bar Association, Jackson County Bar Association, Oregon Society of District of Columbia (president), Cosmos Club, Athletic Club, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: Cosmos (Washington).
Arlington (Portland).
Married Mary Jane Benedict, September 10, 1948. Children: Richard Ludlow, David Albright, Barbara Clare.