Background
Humbert, Russell Jay was born on May 26, 1905 in Barberton, Ohio, United States. Son of Jacob and Alice (Packer) Humbert.
clergyman university president
Humbert, Russell Jay was born on May 26, 1905 in Barberton, Ohio, United States. Son of Jacob and Alice (Packer) Humbert.
Bachelor of Science, College Wooster, 1928. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Boston University, 1932, School of Theology and Ministry, 1933. Doctor of Divinity, Mount Union College, 1945.
Doctor of Laws, Wabash College, 1952.
The Doctor of Letters, University Akron, 1953. Doctor of Humane Letters, Indiana University, 1959, Valparaiso, 1959, Ohio Wesleyan, 1959.
Doctor of Laws, Chicago Medical School, 1960.
Ordained ministry Methodist Church, 1930. Pastor, Beech City, O., 1933-1935, Akron, 1935-1940, Tol., 1940-1944, Youngstown, O., 1944-1951. President DePauw University since 1951.
Chairman Indiana White House Conference, 1955.
Member National Advisory Mental Health Council. Member Federal Council Churches, Chamber of Commerce, Community Chest, American Red Cross. Mason (33°, Knight of the Order of the Thistle).; Clubs: Kiwanis, Torch.
Delaware General Conference Methodist Church, 1948, 52.
Married Margaret L. Lundy, August 23, 1930. Children: Martha Alice, Carolyn Ann, Sarah Lundy.