Background
Melser, Harold Alfred was born on June 26, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of L. E. and Selma (Munzel) Melser.
Melser, Harold Alfred was born on June 26, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of L. E. and Selma (Munzel) Melser.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Ball State University, 1966. Master of Arts, University Nebraska, 1972.
Teacher, Lutheran High School West, Rocky River, Ohio., l966-68; assistant professor speech, Concordia College, Seward, Nebraska, l968-76; associate stewardship counselor, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, St. Louis, l976-80; executive director, The Deaconess Foundation, St. Louis, l980--.
Board of directors, chairman development committee Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Missouri District Board of Stewardship, St. Louis, since 1981. Board directors Lutheran Charities Association, St. Louis, since 1987, Lutheran Health Care and Lutheran Charities Foundation, St. Louis, since 1987. Fellow Association for Healthcare Development (region 8 accreditation cabinet chairman).
Member Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (chair region accreditation committee), National Society for Fundraising Executives (Outstanding fundraising executive St. Louis chapter 1986, president St. Louis 1985-1986, national board directors 1982-1988, chapter board directors 1981-1991), Association for Lutheran Development Executives, Stadium Club.
Married Carole Jean Ruple, August 1, 1965. Children: John Edward, Deborah Sue.