Background
Tonn, Martin Helmuth was born on April 11, 1921 in Sioux Center, Iowa, United States. Son of William F. and Dora (Brunquell) Tonn.
Tonn, Martin Helmuth was born on April 11, 1921 in Sioux Center, Iowa, United States. Son of William F. and Dora (Brunquell) Tonn.
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1949. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1964.
Speech and hearing consultant, Department Public Instruction, Des Moines, 1950-1951; speech therapist, Carroll County (Iowa) School System, 1951-1955; director special education, Carroll County (Iowa) School System, 1955-1957; associate professor, Moorhead (Minnesota) State University, 1957-1982.
Chairman Clay-Wilkin Opportunity Council, Moorhead, 1967. Staff sergeant United States Army, 1942-1946. Member National Education Association (life), American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (life, president Iowa chapter 1956).
Married Phyllis Ann Tonn, June 7, 1952. Children: Laura Beth, Martha Louise.