Background
Klann, Richard was born on June 13, 1915. Son of Paul and Wanda (Henry) Klann.
theology and religious studies educator
Klann, Richard was born on June 13, 1915. Son of Paul and Wanda (Henry) Klann.
Bachelor's Degree, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1938. Master of Arts, Washington University, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1951.
Doctor of Divinity, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1986.
Pastor Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Tennessee, Missouri, 1940-1942. Chaplain United States Army Southwest Pacific Theater, Japan, 1942-1946. Pastor to students Greater New York City, 1946-1960.
Atlantic district coordinator theological studies programs New York, 1961-1963. Professor Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1963-1985, professor emeritus, since 1985.
Married Martha Irene Christenson, August 10, 1946. 1 child, Andrea Irene.