Background
Simbro, William Charles was born on March 9, 1933 in Eldon, Iowa, United States. Son of Elmer Leroy and Miriam Edna (Sheldon) Simbro.
Simbro, William Charles was born on March 9, 1933 in Eldon, Iowa, United States. Son of Elmer Leroy and Miriam Edna (Sheldon) Simbro.
Bachelor, William Penn College, 1956; Master of Divinity, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, 1961; postgraduate, U. Iowa, 1958-1959, 65-66.
Pastor, Ainsworth (Iowa) Methodist Church, 1960-1964; pastor, Coralville (Iowa) Methodist Church, 1964-1966; reporter, Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gazette, 1966-1967; chief Cedar Rapids bureau, The Des Moines Register, 1967-1976; religion writer, The Des Moines Register, since 1976. Consultant Rockefeller Foundation, New York City, 1980.
Former member board directors Moingona council Girl Scouts United States. Member Religion Newswriters Association (treasurer 1980-1982, Supple Memorial award 1978).
Married Shirley Jo Taylor Hunt, January 18, 1976 (divorced April 1990). Children: Robert Paul, David William.