Background
Jagow, Elmer was born on April 25, 1922 in West Bend, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Bernard and Florence (Kurth) Jagow.
Jagow, Elmer was born on April 25, 1922 in West Bend, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Bernard and Florence (Kurth) Jagow.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Concordia University, 1944. Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1955. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Christian Theological Seminary, 1968.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Ohio University, 1973. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), John Cabot University, 1996.
Assistant business manager, Concordia U., River Forest, Illinois, 1944-1946; business manager, Concordia U., River Forest, Illinois, 1946-1956; member administration, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1956-1966; treasurer, business manager, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1956-1964; vice president finance, treasurer, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1964-1966; president, Hiram (Ohio) College, 1966-1985; president emeritus, Hiram (Ohio) College, since 1985.
Former trustee Robinson Memorial Hospital, Heather Hill, Inc., Alzheimer's Center, Cleveland. Chairman of the board of trustees John Cabot U., Rome, honorary trustee, since 1997. Member Garfield Society, Walden Golf & Tennis Club (Aurora, Ohio).
Married Ellen Knief, October 7, 1944 (deceased April 30, 1995). Children: Kathryn Jagow Mohrman, Allyson Jagow Weir. Married Joan Geensburg Risberg, October 14, 1995.