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David w preus biography
David W. Preus
American Lutheran minister and presiding bishop (–)
David Walter Preus | |
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| Born | ()May 28, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | July 23, () (aged&#;99) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | |
| Occupation(s) | Pastor, bishop, professor |
| Spouse | Ann Margaret Overgaard Madsen Preus |
| Children | 2 sons, 3 daughters |
| Religion | Lutheranism |
| Church | American Lutheran Church |
| Ordained | |
Congregations served | |
Offices held |
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David Walter Preus (May 28, – July 23, ) was an American Lutheran minister.
He served as the last president/presiding bishop of the American Lutheran Church (ALC) from until that body merged into the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in
Birth and early life
Preus was born on May 28, , in Madison, Wisconsin.
He grew up in Decorah, Iowa, where his father was a pastor and professor at Luther College. His mother was a mus