Background
Krentz, Eugene Leo was born on June 16, 1932 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Son of Emil and Natalie (Martin) Krentz. came to the United States, 1958.
educator minister university president
Krentz, Eugene Leo was born on June 16, 1932 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Son of Emil and Natalie (Martin) Krentz. came to the United States, 1958.
Bachelor of Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, Illinois, 1958. Bachelor of Divinity, Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, Illinois, 1971. Master of Divinity, Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, Illinois, 1973.
Master of Arts, Eastern Michigan University, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1980. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois, 1995.
Pastor St. Paul Lutheran Church, Susanville, California, 1958-1961. Pastor Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1961-1965. Professor Concordia College, Ann Arbor, 1965-1983.
President Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois, 1983-1995. Executive director Concordia Mission Society, 2000.
Chairman college division United Way, Ann Arbor. Member troop committee Boy Scouts American, Ann Arbor. Peer reviewer unites states department Education.
Board directors Federation Indiana Illinois Colleges Universities, Concordia Mission Society. Member, past president Luth.Edn. Conference North America.
Member Lutheran Education Association Delta Kappa.
Married Joyce Ann Triolet, February 1, 1958. Children— Paul, Cynthia, Tamara.