Ray Fred Martens

Background

Martens, Ray Fred was born on February 3, 1933 in Hufsmith, Texas, United States. Son of Alfred William and Ella Bertha (Birkman) Martens.

Education

Associate of Arts, St. John's College, 1951; Bachelor, Concordia Seminary, 1953; Master of Divinity, Concordia Seminary, 1956; Master of Sacred Theology, Concordia Seminary, 1963; STD, Lutheran School Theology, 1974.

Career

Professor, Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, Illinois, 1957-1972; president, Concordia Lutheran College, Austin, Texas, since 1973. Chairman of the executive committee Texas Indiana College Fund, Fort Worth, since 1990. Board directors First State Bank, Austin.

Achievements

• Ray Fred Martens has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Capital Area United Way, Austin, since 1990. Member Highed Education Council.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, building, stamp collector, gardening.

Connections

Married Jane Ruth Winkler, June 22, 1958. Children: Steven Ray, David Owen, Thomas Russell.

Father:

Alfred William Martens

Mother:

Ella Bertha (Birkman) Martens

Spouse:

Jane Ruth Winkler

child:

Steven Ray Martens

child:

Thomas Russell Martens

child:

David Owen Martens