Background
Youngdahl, Reuben Kenneth Nathaniel was born on May 17, 1911 in Minneapolis. Son of John and Elizabeth (Johnson) Youngdahl.
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Reuben Kenneth Nathaniel Youngdahl, American clergyman. Recipient Distinguished Service award for outstanding young man City of Minneapolis, by Junior Association Commerce, 1945; chosen one of 100 living great state of Minnesota, Minnesota Terrace Centennial, 1949; one of 11 nationally selected for study tour State Israel, 1949.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Gustavus (Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota, 1931, honorary Doctor of Divinity, 1948. Bachelor of Divinity, Augustana Theological Seminary, Rock Island, Illinois, 1934.
Career
Ordained to ministry Lutheran Church (Augustana Synod), 1934, pastor, Marshalltown, Iowa, 1934-1937, (Mount Olivet Church, Minneapolis since 1938. President Cathedral of the Pines Corporation (operates summer camp) 1949-1968. Director Midwest Federal Savings & Loan Association Chairman mayor’s council human relations Minneapolis, 1946-1949.
President Mount Olivet Homes, Caribou Lodge, Inc., Mount Olivet Home for Senior Citizens, Inc., Mount Olivet Careview Nursing Home, Inc., Mount Olivet-Rolling Acres Home for Mentally Retarded. Board directors United Fund. Board directors Minnesota Synod.
Membership
Clubs: Minneapolis Athletic, Interlachen Golf, Rotary.
Connections
Married Ruth Wilma Youngberg, June 14, 1934. Children: Paul Matthew, Susan Elizabeth, Stephen Mark.
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March 2, 1968 (aged 56) -
Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Service award for outstanding young man City of Minneapolis, by Junior Association Commerce, 1945. Chosen one of 100 living great state of Minnesota, Minnesota Terrace Centennial, 1949. One of 11 nationally selected for study tour State Israel, 1949.Recipient Distinguished Service award for outstanding young man City of Minneapolis, by Junior Association Commerce, 1945. Chosen one of 100 living great state of Minnesota, Minnesota Terrace Centennial, 1949. One of 11 nationally selected for study tour State Israel, 1949.