Jacob Aal Ottesen Stub

Born at Koshkonong, Dane Co., Wisconsin, on August 6, 1877. Dr. Stub comes from a long line of clergy ancestors; 43 of his father's ancestors were clergymen, and 39 of his mother's. His father was Dr. H. G. Stub, for many years President of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America. His grandparents, Rev. J. A. Ottesen and Rev. H. A. Stub, Sr., were among the original founders of the Norwegian Synod in America.

Educated in the Public Schools of Madison, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, and Robbinsdale, Minnesota. A.B., Luther College, 1898. Graduate, Luther Seminary, 1901. Ordained to the Lutheran ministry, 1901. D.D., Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio, 1919.

Married Miss Aleda Hooverson of Red Wing, August 26, 1902, who died June 13, 1930. Four children survive: Didrikke Hubbard, St. Paul; Bertha Lysen, Faribault, Minnesota; Ann Elizabeth Lunden, Minneapolis; Captain J. A. 0. Stub, Jr., now on duty with the Marine Air Corps in the South Pacific. Five grandchildren survive and two brothers: Dr. H. A. Stub of Seattle, Washington, and Ingolf A. Stub of Atmore, Alabama.

Pastor: Viroqua, Wisconsin, 1901-1902; Stoughton, Wisconsin, 1902-1917; Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, June 1919-June 1944.

Field Representative of the National Lutheran Commission for Soldiers and Sailors, 1917. Executive Secretary, 1918 to 1919.

President, Lutheran Brotherhood of America, 1917-1925. Secretary, National Lutheran Council, 1925. President, American Lutheran Conference, 1925-1931.

Decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olaf by King Haakon of Norway, 1940.

Central Lutheran Church is a monument to the indomitable faith, courage and foresight of Dr. Stub.

He was prominent in the civic and welfare activities of Minneapolis, having served on the boards and committees of numerous civic enterprises.

In tribute to his memory, Central Lutheran Church establishes "The Dr. J. A. 0. Stub Memorial Fund."

The pastor in charge of this service is Rev. Luther M. Roseland, acting pastor of Central Lutheran Church, of which Dr. Stub was pastor twenty-five years.

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