Cherished Mentor and Professor, Douglas E. Wingeier, Dies at 92

Reverend Dr. Douglas E. Wingeier passed away on December 19, 2022, at the age of 92. Wingeier was a retired clergy member of the Michigan Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. After serving several churches in the United States, Wingeier spent eight years as a United Methodist missionary teaching in English and Chinese at Trinity Theological College in Singapore.

In 1970, Wingeier joined the faculty of Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville, Illinois. When ETS merged with Garrett Theological Seminary in 1974, Wingeier joined the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary faculty as an esteemed member until his retirement in 1997. He taught Christian Education and Practical Theology, and directed the Doctor of Ministry, Continuing Education, Field Education, and Summer School programs.

Wingeier spent sabbaticals teaching in Samoa, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Central America, Haiti, Palestine, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. He authored numerous articles and 10 books. He faithfully attended protests and served with Christian Peacemaker Teams in Palestine, Mexico, and Colombia.

During his long life, Wingeier gave courageous witness to the plight of the poor and the victims of war. His commitment to peacemaking, justice-seeking, and environmental healing spoke quietly but clearly of deep faith in the Creator and the human family.

Wingeier is survived by four children, Ruth, Stephen, Martha, and Philip (G-ETS 1998), and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Doug and Carol Wingeier Field Education Fund at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.