Background
Carlsen, Clarence J. was born on January 21, 1894 in Marinette, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Carl and Karen (Jacobson) Carlsen.
Carlsen, Clarence J. was born on January 21, 1894 in Marinette, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Carl and Karen (Jacobson) Carlsen.
Bachelor of Arts, College of Augsburg, Minneapolis, 1915. Candidatus theologiae Seminary of Augsburg, 1915-1918. Student of University Chicago, 1916.
Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1932.
Ordained to ministry Lutheran Church, June 9, 1918. Pastor Wanamingo, Minnesota, 1918-1926, Zion Church, Minot, North Dakota, 1926-1945. President Trinity Hospital, Minot, 1934-1945, radio pastor Zion Lutheran Hour, Minot, 1930-1945.
Pastor Saint Olaf Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, since 1945.
Vice president Lutheran Free Church, since 1941. Member board home missions since 1935.
Chairman of the board of trustees Augsburg College and Seminary.
Member Norwegian-American History Society, International League of Norsemen.
Married Agnes Louise Nydahl, June 4, 1919. Children: Carl John, Grace Louise, Erling, Glenn, Ruth Markell.