Background
Larsen, Leonard Christian was born on February 8, 1929 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl Ingvard and Louise Marie (Gertsen) Larsen.
Larsen, Leonard Christian was born on February 8, 1929 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl Ingvard and Louise Marie (Gertsen) Larsen.
Bachelor, St. Olaf College, 1951. Master of Social Work, University Illinois, 1953. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Wartburg College, 1983.
Social worker Jacksonville (Illinois) State Hospital, 1952-1953. Psychiatric social work officer United States Army, San Francisco, 1953-1955. Director casework Beloit, Ames, Iowa, 1955-1959.
Branch director Lutheran Social Services, Waterloo, 1959-1971, director professional services Des Moines, 1971-1977, president, chief executive officer, since 1977. Consultant Northeast, Southeast and western Iowa synods Equitable Life Insurance Company, Des Moines, since 1973.
Served to lieutenant United States Army, 1953-1955. Member National Association Social Workers (chapter president 1985), Social Work Licensing Board (vice-chairman, 1986-1989), Coalition of Executives (board directors since 1986, board social ministry organizations since 1987).
Married Delores Agnes Juhl Larsen, June 7, 1953. Children: Kristine, Jean, Joan.