Background
Mitchell, Orlan E. was born on March 13, 1933 in Eldora, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank E. and Alice G. (Brown) Mitchell.
academic administrator clergyman
Mitchell, Orlan E. was born on March 13, 1933 in Eldora, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank E. and Alice G. (Brown) Mitchell.
Bachelor of Arts, Grinnell College, 1955; Bachelor of Divinity, Yale University, 1959; Master of Divinity, Yale University, 1965; Doctor of Ministry, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1976.
Ordained to ministry, United Church of Christ, 1959; pastor churches, Sheridan Township, Iowa., 1954-1955; pastor churches, New Preston, Connecticut, 1956-1959; pastor churches, Clarion, Iowa., 1959-1969; pastor churches, Yankton, South Dakot, 1969-1977; president, Yankton (South Dakot) College, 1977-1996; conference minister, Iowa Conference United Church Christ retired, 1996. Consultant in field.
Member School Board, Clarion, Iowa, 1965-1969, member, Yankton, South Dakota, 1973-1977, president, 1976. Board directors Lewis and Clark Mental Health Center. Member South Dakota Foundation Private Colleges, South Dakota Association Private Colleges, Colleges of Mid-American Lodges: Kiwanis.
Married Verlene J. Huehn, June 10, 1952. Children: Jolene R., Stephen M., Nadene A., Timothy M., Mark E.