Background
Wirthlin, Joseph B. was born on June 11, 1917 in Salt Lake City. Son of Joseph L. and Madeline (Bitner) Wirthlin.
religious organization administrator
Wirthlin, Joseph B. was born on June 11, 1917 in Salt Lake City. Son of Joseph L. and Madeline (Bitner) Wirthlin.
Degree in Business Administration, University Utah.
Served a mission to Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1930s; served in stake and ward auxiliary positions, counselor, bishop to member stake presidency, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, until 1971; 1st counselor Sunday School General Presidency, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1971-1975; assistant to county of 12 apostles, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1975-1976; general authority area supervisor Europe area, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1975-1978; member 1st Quorum of Seventy, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1976-1986; executive administrator to S.E. area United States and Caribbean Islands, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1978-1982; managing director Melchizedek Priesthood Committee, Relief Society and Military Rels. Committee, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1978-1984; executive administrator, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, Brazil, 1982-1984; president Europe area of church, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1984-1986; member presidency of 1st Quorum of Seventy, executive director curriculum department, editor church magazines, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1986; apostle, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, since 1986; member missionary executive county, member general welfare services committee, church board education and board of trustees, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, since 1986.
Married Elisa Young Rogers, May 26, 1941. 8 children.