Background
Deffenbaugh, Ralston H. was born on April 12, 1952 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Ralston H. and Marion F. (Funda) Deffenbaugh.
Immigration agency executive lawyer
Deffenbaugh, Ralston H. was born on April 12, 1952 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Ralston H. and Marion F. (Funda) Deffenbaugh.
Bachelor, U. Colorado, 1973; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1977.
Attorney, Ireland, Stapleton & Pryor, Denver, 1977-1980; assistant to general secretary, Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, 1981-1985; director, Lutheran Office for World Community, New York City, 1985-1990; executive director, Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Svc., New York City, since 1991. Legal advisor Lutheran Bishops and Council of Churches, Namibia, 1989-1990.
Married Miriam Ruth Boraas, October 24, 1976. Children: Natalie, Carl.