Johannes Broene

Johannes Broene
Born	1875 Muskegon, Michigan
Died	1967
Occupation	President of Calvin College
Title	President
Term	1925-1930; 1939-1940
Predecessor	1st term: John J. Hiemenga 2nd term: Ralph Stob
Successor	1st term: Rienk Kuiper 2nd term: Henry Schultze
Spouse	Josie Kleinhuizen

Johannes Broene (1875 – 1967) was an academic and twice served as

. He joined the Calvin College faculty in 1908, teaching primarily in Philosophy and Education. In 1925 he was asked to serve one year as the interim president of Calvin College. He reluctantly accepted the appointment, and was re-appointed the next year. In 1928 he was appointed as acting president.

During his tenure, Calvin College received

complied at the end of 1929 but in 1940 again asked him to serve as an interim president for one year. He officially retired from Calvin College in 1945, but continued teaching until 1951.

He was married to Josie Kleinhuizen and the two had no children.

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Preceded by John J. Hiemenga	President of Calvin College 1925-1930	Succeeded by Rienk B. Kuiper
Preceded by Ralph Stob	President of Calvin College 1939-1940	Succeeded by Henry Schultze