Background
Matson, Theodore Edwin was born on September 16, 1906 in St. Ignace, Michigan, United States. Son of Emil and Mary G. (Lindberg) Matson.
Matson, Theodore Edwin was born on September 16, 1906 in St. Ignace, Michigan, United States. Son of Emil and Mary G. (Lindberg) Matson.
AB, Augustana College, 1928; Doctor of Divinity, Augustana College, 1952; Bachelor's Degree, Augustana Lutheran Theological Seminary, 1931.
Pastor, Ishpeming, Michigan, 1931-1940;
regional director board American missions, Augustana Luth Church, 1940-1945;
executive director, Augustana Luth Church, 1955-1963;
pastor, Chicago, 1945-1955;
president, Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Synod Lutheran Church American, 1963-1987. Member general board National Council Churches. Delegate Luth World Assembly, Hanover, Germany, 1952.
Vice president National Council Churches of Christ United States of America, chairman division home missions, 1961-1963. Member of commission on worship Lutheran Church American, 1963-1987, member board theological education, 1968-1987. Member of commission on evangelism and stewardship Lutheran World Federation.
Secretary board directors Augustana Hospital, Chicago, 1950-1955. Board directors Lutheran School Theology, Carthage College, Suomi College.
Married Evelyn E. Larson, September 19, 1931. Children: Paul T., Mary E.