Background
Blumenshine, Gary Baker was born on November 23, 1944 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Eugene Ross and Margaret Ruth (Baker) Blumenshine.
Blumenshine, Gary Baker was born on November 23, 1944 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Eugene Ross and Margaret Ruth (Baker) Blumenshine.
Student, Lawrence University, 1962-1964; AB, Northwestern University, 1966; Master of Arts, University of Illinois, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1973.
Lecturer history, Indiana U., Fort Wayne, 1971-1973; assistant professor, Indiana U., Fort Wayne, 1973-1979; associate professor, Indiana U., Fort Wayne, since 1979; department chairman history, Indiana U., Fort Wayne, 1988-1994.
Elder St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Board directors Fort Wayne Ballet. Volunteer announcer Station WBNI Public Radio.
Member Medieval Academy, American History Association, Catholic History Association, International Center for Medieval Art, Society for Church History.
Married Linda Jane Van Kirk, June 15, 1968. 1 child, Philip.