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Onnen was general manager of a natural resources district for 41 years and handled administration, budgeting, personnel, planning, and legislative matters. He has served the Lutheran Laymen's League at the international level as president, secretary, regional governor, and committee chair. He also was district president, vice president, and special projects chair, as well as zone president, vice president, and secretary. Married with three children and eight grandchildren, Onnen served several roles in his congregation (including chairman and elder). He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska and was founder/president of the Davenport Community Foundation.