Background
Tassel, Daniel Ellsworth Van was born on April 28, 1940 in Minneapolis. Son of Prosper Ellsworth and Margaret Theresa (Klanderud) Van Tassel.
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Tassel, Daniel Ellsworth Van was born on April 28, 1940 in Minneapolis. Son of Prosper Ellsworth and Margaret Theresa (Klanderud) Van Tassel.
Bachelor, St. Olaf College, 1962. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1970.
Instructor Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, 1964-1966, Chapman College, Orange, California, 1966-1967. Teacher, research assistant University Iowa, Iowa City, 1967-1970. From assistant professor to full professor, dean humanities division Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, 1970-1981.
Vice president academy affairs, professor English Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio, 1981—2002. Retired, 2002.
Member, ruling elder College Doctor Presbyterian Church. Board directors, member executive Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra. Member Modern Language Association American, North Center Association Colleges and Schools (consultant, evaluator), Thomas Hardy Society, Ld.
Married Rhoda Helen Howie, September 21, 1962. Children: Abigail Nell, Nathaniel Barron.