J. A. O. Preus II

Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus II (January 8, 1920 – August 13, 1994) was an American Lutheran pastor, professor, author, seminary president and church denominational president. He served as the eighth president of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) from 1969 to 1981. He was a major figure in the "Seminex" theological/political controversy, which resulted in a schism in the LCMS during the early 1970s.

J. A. O. Preus II
Born(1920-01-08)January 8, 1920
Saint Paul, Minnesota
DiedAugust 13, 1994(1994-08-13) (aged 74)
EducationConcordia Seminary
SpouseDelpha Mae Holleque
ParentJacob A. O. ("Jake") Preus
ChurchLutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Ordained1945
Offices held
President, LCMS (1969-1981)
President, Concordia Theological Seminary (1962-1969)
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