Background
Zilz, Melvin Leonard was born on April 15, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles William and Merle Martha (Yaeger) Zilz.
Zilz, Melvin Leonard was born on April 15, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles William and Merle Martha (Yaeger) Zilz.
Bachelor of Science, Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois, 1953. Master of Science, Master of Arts, University Michigan, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Wayne State University, 1970.
Colloquy diploma, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1978.
Instructor, Concordia Lutheran School, Chicago, 1953-1957; instructor, Lutheran High School East, Detroit, 1957-1965; assistant professor biology, Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, 1965-1972; associate professor, Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, 1972-1976; department chairman biology, Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, 1971-1972; registrar, Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, 1972-1977; associate professor pastoral ministry, Concordia Theological Seminary, 1976-1978; professor, Concordia Theological Seminary, since 1978; assistant to president, Concordia Theological Seminary, 1976-1978; associate academic dean, Concordia Theological Seminary, 1977-1978; dean of administration, Concordia Theological Seminary, 1978-1983; pastor, Clear Lake Lutheran Church, Fremont, Indiana, 1983-1984; pastor, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ossian, Indiana, 1987-1988; pastor, New Hope Lutheran Church, Ossian, 1988; pastor, Zion Lutheran Church, Columbia City, Indiana, 1988-1991.
Foster parent Lutheran Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Fort Wayne.
Married Carole Jean Brandt, August 17, 1957. Children: Karen, Kathryn, Paul.