Michael Wenning facts for kids
Michael Harold Wenning (born July 5, 1935 – died June 28, 2011) was an American minister who was born in South Africa. He was a Presbyterian minister, which means he was a leader in a type of Christian church.
Michael Wenning became well-known for leading the special service for President Ronald Reagan after he passed away. This kind of service is called a state funeral.
Early Life and Education
Michael Wenning was born in Cape Town, South Africa. He moved to the United States to study.
He attended Texas Christian University and later went to New York University. These schools helped him prepare for his career as a minister.
His Work as a Minister
From 1969 to 1977, Michael Wenning worked as a pastor at a Presbyterian church in Durban, South Africa. A pastor is a leader who guides the church community.
In 1977, he came back to the United States. For the next thirty years, he served as a pastor in many different Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) churches. One of these churches was in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Later Years and Passing
Michael Wenning passed away at his home in Mission Viejo, California. He was 75 years old.
He died because his kidneys stopped working, which was caused by a serious illness called leukemia. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood.
See also
In Spanish: Michael Wenning para niños
