Conrad H. Gesner

The Right Reverend

Conrad Herbert Gesner

D.D., S.T.D.
Bishop of South Dakota
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseSouth Dakota
ElectedMay 2, 1945
In office1954–1970
PredecessorW. Blair Roberts
SuccessorWalter H. Jones
Previous post(s)Coadjutor Bishop of South Dakota (1945-1954)
Orders
OrdinationNovember 1927
by Hugh L. Burleson
ConsecrationMay 2, 1945
by Henry St. George Tucker
Personal details
Born(1901-08-30)August 30, 1901
DiedSeptember 1, 1993(1993-09-01) (aged 92)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
DenominationAnglican
ParentsAnthon Temple Gesner & Blanche Louise Pinniger
Spouse
Betty Merrell
(m. 1927)
Children3
EducationGeneral Theological Seminary
Alma materTrinity College

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.