Background
Ottoson, Joseph William was born on June 12, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Swenson and Lillian (Bennett) Ottoson.
Ottoson, Joseph William was born on June 12, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Swenson and Lillian (Bennett) Ottoson.
Bachelor, Northwestern University, 1952. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1967.
Master of Divinity, Augustana Seminary, 1956.
Pastor, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Soderville, Minnesota, 1958-1961; campus pastor, St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University, 1961-1983; associate professor, St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University, 1968-1970; director, Ministries Unlimited, Brainerd, Minnesota, since 1983; director extended ministries, Lutheran Church of Cross, Nisswa, Minnesota, 1985-1987; chaplain, psychologist, Northern Pines Mental Health Center, Brainerd, since 1985. Chaplain Crow Wing County Jail, Brainerd, 1984-1986, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd, 1984-1989. Clinical social worker, since 1990.
Board of directors Volunteer in Probation, Brainerd, 1985-1988, Port, Brainerd, 1985-1988, Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere. President American Cancer Society, Brainerd, 1984-1986. M C.
Married Clarice I. Warme, May 26, 1956. Children: David, Cynthia, Paul.