Background
Bennison, Charles E. was born on July 23, 1917 in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Floyd William B. and Cleo Leona (Wilson) Bennison.
Bennison, Charles E. was born on July 23, 1917 in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Floyd William B. and Cleo Leona (Wilson) Bennison.
Student, Lawrence College, 1935-1938; Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1939; Bachelor of Divinity, Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, 1942; DDiv, Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, 1960.
Rector, Episcopalian Church, Hastings, Minnesota, 1942-1945; rector, Episcopalian Church, Joliet, Illinois, 1945-1952; rector, Episcopalian Church, Kalamazoo, 1952-1960; bishop, Western Michigan, Kalamazoo, 1960-1964; now assisting bishop, Diocese of Los Angeles.
Married Marjorie Elizabeth Haglun, June 16, 1942. Children: Charles Ellsworth, Mary, John.