In Memoriam: Rev. Wayne Viereck
“One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.”
Pastor Tim Nybroten, Resurrection Lutheran in Tucson, writes:
We have heavy hearts today at Resurrection Lutheran Church. We are saddened to inform you of the death of Pastor Wayne Viereck. Pastor Wayne passed into the loving arms of God just before midnight on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
We hold Pat and the Viereck family in our prayers, and we thank God for Wayne’s many years of faithful service to RLC and to the greater Church.
A memorial service for Pastor Wayne is scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church. All CDC Covid-19 protocols will be followed.
Pastor Wayne was born in Milwaukee, WI and earned his Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin. He received his MST and Dr. of Ministry from Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. Wayne is survived by his wife Pat (married in 1956), 3 daughters, 4 grandchildren and twin great grandsons. He enjoyed writing poetry, hymns, and theology.
Pastor Wayne Viereck
“Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.”
