Joseph B. Wirthlin was an ordained Apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before becoming an Apostle, Wirthlin served as the president of the First Quorum of the Seventy. Wirthlin died on December 1, 2008, at the age of 91. He was the oldest living apostle for the church.KUTV Utah: Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin Dies (December 2, 2008)
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Born
June 11, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Utah
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Ranked as a Eagle Scout
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Graduated from the University of Utah
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Played football in college
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Received a Doctorate of Christian Service Honoris Causa at Brigham Young University in 2001
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President of a trade association in Utah
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Served in missions to Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the 1930s
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Spouse
Elisa Young Rogers
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The couple had eight children
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Ordained an Apostle on October 9, 1986
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Death
December 1, 2008
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Was the oldest Apostle for the LDS at the age of 91
