Background
Zier, Merlin William was born on June 12, 1928 in Odessa, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of George and Katherine L. (Horn) Zier.
Zier, Merlin William was born on June 12, 1928 in Odessa, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of George and Katherine L. (Horn) Zier.
Bachelor of Arts, Pacific Lutheran University, 1950. Bachelor of Divinity, Wartburg (O.) Theological Seminary, 1955. School of Theology and Ministry, Andover Newton Theological Seminary, 1959.
Ordained to ministry Lutheran Church, 1955. Pastor in Oregon, 1955-1958. Chaplain Rainier School, Buckley, Washington, 1959-1960, assistant superintendent, 1961-1962.
Superintendent State Home and Training School, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, since 1962.
Vice president Jefferson County Community Center. Chairman Morrow County (Oregon) Heart Fund, 1956-1957.
Member Mayor’s Committee of 100, Arvada, Colorado, 1966-1967.
Member American Association Mental Deficiency (national chairman sub-section cottage and ward life), Council Exceptional Children, Institute Pastoral Care, Blue Key.
Married Alice Louraine Slyler, February 8, 1957. Children: Sandra Joan, Stephen Merlin, Sharon Ann, Sarah Beth.