Background
Laugen, Peter Jacob was born on May 2, 1927 in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Peter Johannes and Jennie Christine (Brende) Laugen.
Laugen, Peter Jacob was born on May 2, 1927 in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Peter Johannes and Jennie Christine (Brende) Laugen.
Bachelor, St. Olaf College, 1950; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1951.
With, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1951-1956; public relations director, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1960-1968; information director, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1956-1960; vice president for development, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1968-1985; senior gifts officer, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., since 1985.
President Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra, 1977-1978. Consultant various charitable groups. Board directors Vesterheim Museum, Decorah, Iowa.
Member Council for Advancement Support Education, Linn County Estate Planning Council, Rotary Club (president 1979-1980, district governor 1986-1987), Sons of Norway.
Married Linda Marie Peterson, March 21, 1964. Children: Anne, Peter, Martha.