Conrad H. Gesner
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Conrad Herbert Gesner (August 30, 1901 - September 1, 1993) was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota from 1953 until his retirement in 1970.
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The Right Reverend Conrad Herbert Gesner D.D., S.T.D. | |
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Bishop of South Dakota | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | South Dakota |
Elected | May 2, 1945 |
In office | 1954–1970 |
Predecessor | W. Blair Roberts |
Successor | Walter H. Jones |
Orders | |
Ordination | November 1927 by Hugh L. Burleson |
Consecration | May 2, 1945 by Henry St. George Tucker |
Personal details | |
Born | (1901-08-30)August 30, 1901 |
Died | September 1, 1993(1993-09-01) (aged 92) Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Anthon Temple Gesner & Blanche Louise Pinniger |
Spouse |
Betty Merrell (m. 1927) |
Children | 3 |
Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Bishop of South Dakota (1945-1954) |
Education | General Theological Seminary |
Alma mater | Trinity College |
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