Background
Tollefson, Robert John was born on April 6, 1927 in Frederic, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Herbert T. and Karn I. (Hatleli) Tollefson.
philosophy and religion educator
Tollefson, Robert John was born on April 6, 1927 in Frederic, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Herbert T. and Karn I. (Hatleli) Tollefson.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical engineer, Michigan Technology University, Houghton, 1950. Bachelor's Degree, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1954. Master of Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1956.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1963.
Pastor, Presbyterian Churches, Vesta and Milroy, Minnesota, 1955-1958; member of faculty, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa., since 1960; professor philosophy and religion, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa., since 1967. Moderator N.W. Iowa Presbytery, 1970, Synod of Lakes and Prairies, Bloomington, Minnesota, 1976-1977.
Organizing president Storm Lake Arts Council, since 1975. Trustee Buena Vista County Hospital, Storm Lake, since 1988. With United States Navy, 1944-1946, 50-51.
Member American Society Church History, American Academy Religion, Society History of Technology, institute Society, Ethics and Life Sciences, Humanities and Technology Association, National Association Science, Technology and Society.
Married Barbara J. Phillips. Children: Rebecca, Elizabeth, Priscilla, Jeff.