Background
Huenemann, Ruben Henry was born on January 15, 1909 in Waukon, Iowa, United States. Son of William and Mary (Hansmeier) Huenemann.
Huenemann, Ruben Henry was born on January 15, 1909 in Waukon, Iowa, United States. Son of William and Mary (Hansmeier) Huenemann.
Bachelor of Arts, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, 1933; Bachelor of Divinity, Mission House Seminary, Plymouth, Wisconsin, 1936; postgraduate, Washington University postgraduate, also Pacific School Religion, Berkeley, California Doctor of Divinity, Franklin and Marshall College, 1954; Doctor of Laws, Heidelberg College, 1960.
Teacher rural schools, South Dakot, 1927-1929;
pastor, St. Stephen's Church, Juneau, Wisconsin, 1936-1938;
pastor, Salem Church, St. Louis, 1938-1944;
pastor, Zion Church, Lodi, California, 1944-1954;
pastor, Grace Church, Milwaukee, 1954-1958;
pastor, Faith Church, Milwaukee, 1958-1960;
president, United Theological Seminary of Twin Cities, Minneapolis, 1960-1970;
president emeritus, United Theological Seminary of Twin Cities, Minneapolis, since 1970;
conference executive, Central Pacific Conference United Church Christ, Portland, Oregon, 1970-1976;
interim pastor various churches, United Church of Christ, 1976-1986. President California Synod Evangelical and Reformed Church, 1950-1954. Moderator General Synod, Tiffin, Ohio, 1953.
Official observer Vatican II, 1965.
Member National Council Churches (general board 1966-1969).
Married Clara James, August 19, 1936. Children: Robert Gilchrist, Ralph William, Carol Ruth, Grace Noel.