Roy Larson

Background

Larson, Roy was born on July 27, 1929 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Son of Roy W. and Jane (Beall) Larson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1951; Master of Divinity, Garrett Theological Seminary, 1955.

Career

Ordained to ministry Methodist Church, 1956. Minister Covenant United Methodist Church, Evanston, Illinois, 1963-1968, First United Methodist Church, Elmhurst, 1968-1969. Religion editor Chicago Sun-Times, 1969-1985.

Public The Chicago Reporter, 1985-1994. Executive director Garrett-Medill Center for Religion and News Media, Evanston, Illinois, 1995—2002. Director communications Chicago Temple, 2003—2008.

Achievements

• Roy Larson has been listed as a noteworthy journalist, publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Dorothy Jennisch, June 7, 1950. Children: Mark, Bruce, Jodie, Bradley.

Father:

Roy W. Larson

Mother:

Jane (Beall) Larson

Spouse:

Dorothy Jennisch

child:

Jodie Larson

child:

Bradley Larson

child:

Bruce Larson

child:

Mark Larson