William H. Genne

Background

William was born on June 8, 1910, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

Genne graduated from Bucknell University with a degree and Yale University with a degree.

Career

Genne devoted his life and career to religion, ultimately serving as the director of the Commission on Marriage and Family Life of the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCCC).

Beginning his career at the United Church of Christ at Michigan State University in 1936, he later served at Alfred University, the Young Men’s Christian Associations of the U.S.A. (YMCA-USA), and Pacific University.

Prior to his work with the NCCC, he was a teacher and counselor with the Clara Elizabeth Fund for Maternal Wealth in Flint in Michigan.

William was also a board member of the Sex Information and Education Council of the United States, and he participated on the National Council on Family Relations. As an author, Genne Penned worked with his wife.

Achievements

• Genne is best known for his work at the Commission on Marriage and Family Life of the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCCC).

Works

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  • Geneva Point Center: 1919-1989 (An Historical Appreciation)

    (Geneva Point Center is located on Lake Winnipesaukee in c...)

    1989
  • Husbands, Wives And Pregnancy 1957
  • Write Your Own Wedding 1979
  • The Ministry of Parents 1964

Connections

Genne was married to Elizabeth Evelyn Genne (Steel). They had 4 children: Nancy, William, Margaret and Susan.

Wife:

Elizabeth Evelyn Genne (Steel)

Daughter:

Nancy Genne

Son:

William Genne

Daughter:

Margaret Genne

Daughter:

Susan Genne