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.