Conrad H. Gesner
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.
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 | August 30, 1901 Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States |
| Died | September 1, 1993 (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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