Background
Swanson, Reuben Theodore was born on September 22, 1922 in Bertrand, Nebraska, United States. Son of Theodore C. and Minnie S. (Malm) Swanson.
clergyman church administrator
Swanson, Reuben Theodore was born on September 22, 1922 in Bertrand, Nebraska, United States. Son of Theodore C. and Minnie S. (Malm) Swanson.
Student, Luther College, 1943. Student, Doane College, 1944. Bachelor, Augustana College, Illinois, 1947.
Master of Divinity, Augustana Theological Seminary, Illinois, 1951. Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Midland Lutheran College, 1964. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Susquehanna University, 1981.
Ordained to ministry Lutheran Church American, 1951. Pastor St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, West Hempstead, New York, 1951-1955, Augustana Lutheran Church, Omaha, 1955-1964. President Nebraska Synod, Lutheran Church American, 1964-1978.
Secretary Lutheran Church American, New York City, 1978-1987, also member executive council, member board parish education, member division world mission and ecumenism. President Lutheran Council in, United States of America. Commissioner Lutheran World Ministries.
Member Commission for New Lutheran Church.
Member Omaha Public School Citizens Advisory Committee, Board of Pensions. Board directors Omaha Douglas County chapter American Red Cross. Trustee Immanuel Medical Center, Tabitha Home, Lutheran School Theology, Midland Lutheran College, Bethpage Mission, Lutheran Family and Social Services, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministry, Gettysburg College.
Board directors Urban League Nebraska, Religion in American Life, Interch. Center, New York City Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member of Union League (New York City), Rotary.
Married Darlene Marie Carlson, August 8, 1948. Children: Conrad Theodore, Joyce Marie.