Background
Cantelon, John Edward was born on June 20, 1924 in Warroad, Minnesota, United States. Son of Arthur Edward and Georgia (Turnbull) Cantelon.
Cantelon, John Edward was born on June 20, 1924 in Warroad, Minnesota, United States. Son of Arthur Edward and Georgia (Turnbull) Cantelon.
Student, University Manitoba, 1941-1942; Bachelor of Arts, Reed College, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oxford, 1951; Doctor of Hebrew Literature, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute Religion, 1972.
Ordained to diocese of Oregon, 1952; pastor, Fairmont Presbyterian Church, Eugene, Oregon, 1952-1953; member of staff, Christian Association, University of Pennsylvania, 1953-1957; associate secretary division higher education, United Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, 1957-1960; university chaplain, associate professor, University of Southern California, 1960-1967; professor, University of Southern California School Relgion, 1967-1970; vice provost, dean, University of Southern California College Letters, Arts and Sciences, 1972-1976; vice president undergraduate studies, University of Southern California (College Letters, Arts and Sciences), 1972-1976; Bicentennial professor, University of Southern California (College Letters, Arts and Sciences), 1976; provost, vice president for academic affairs, Central Michigan U., Mount Pleasant, 1976-1986; professor, Central Michigan U., 1976-1989; provost emeritus, Central Michigan U., 1986; vice president for academic affairs, Walden U., 1991-1994; chancellor, Walden U., since 1995. President Middle Michigan Development Corporation.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Newcomen Society, University Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Blue Key, Skull and Dagger, Sigma Iota Epsilon.
Married Joy Elizabeth Norton, August 16, 1953. Children: Barbara Jean, Charles Norton.