Background
Gripe, Alan Gordon was born on September 8, 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Otto Herman and Bertha (Anderson) Gripe.
Gripe, Alan Gordon was born on September 8, 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Otto Herman and Bertha (Anderson) Gripe.
Bachelor, Lake Forest (Illinois) College, 1942; Bachelor's Degree, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1946; Master of Sacred Theology, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1953.
Assistant professor Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines, 1946-1950. Chaplain Davidson College, North Carolina, 1951-1952. Assistant chaplain United States Military Academy, West Point, 1952-1955.
Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Westfield, New York, 1955-1965. Executive coordinator Personnel Services, United Presbyterian Church United States of America, 1965-1988. Interim pastor Genesee Valley Presbytery, Rochester, New York, 1991-1999, acting executive presbyter, 2001—2002, retired, 2002.
Clergy visitor Strong Memorial Hospital, 1999—2002.
Treasurer John Milton Society for Blind, New York City, 1988-1990. Member Association of Presbyterian Interim Ministry Specialists (council member 1987-1990).
Married Elizabeth Howell, September 29, 1951 (divorced 1972). Children: Stephen, David.