Background
Fjellman, Anel Gilbert was born on April 27, 1917 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Anders Gustaf and Huldah C. (Johnson) Fjellman.
Fjellman, Anel Gilbert was born on April 27, 1917 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Anders Gustaf and Huldah C. (Johnson) Fjellman.
Bachelor of Arts, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1942; Master of Divinity, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1945; Doctor of Divinity honorary, Pacific Lutheran U., Tacoma, 1963.
Ordained to ministry, Lutheran Church in American, 1945; pastor, St. Michael's Church, Sun Valley, California, 1945-1951; pastor, Good Sheperd Church, Duluth, Minnesota, 1952-1955; director, Board American Missions, Los Angeles, 1955-1962; bishop, Pacific N.W. synod. Lutheran Church in American, Seattle, 1963-1983; director, Pacific Lutheran Seminary and University, 1963-1983; interim president, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, since 1987.
Member Washington Asn. Churches (president 1965-1967), Lutheran Student Association (president 1941-1942) Clubs: Swedish (Seattle).
Married Lorine Cecilia Hoeger, December 28, 1944. Children: Ruth, Jonathan.