Dr. Wesley L. Duewel

Dr. Wesley L. Duewel

99, of Greenwood, passed away on March 5, 2016. He was born June 3, 1916, in St. Charles, MO, to the late Louis and Ida Luelf Duewel. Dr. Duewel gave himself to world missions for 75 years. After ministry in India for nearly 25 years, he was president of One Mission Society (1969-1982). He was a member of the Wabash Conference of the Free Methodist Church for 48 years.

From early childhood, Dr. Duewel had a deep love for the Word of God. His writings and poems on the Holy Spirit, revival, and soul winning call God's people back to prayer, the source of all power for ministry and express his hunger and passion. More than 2.5 million copies of his ten books are in 58 languages worldwide.

Recognized as an authority on missions, Dr. Duewel served for 16 years on board of directors of Missio Nexus (formerly Evangelical Fellowship of Mission Agencies), as president 1969-1972, 19 years on North American Board of World Evangelical Fellowship, 20 years on board of National Association of Evangelicals, and a life trustee of Asbury Theological Seminary. In 2007, Missio Nexus honored him by presenting its first-ever Lifetime of Service Award. In 2009, Evangelical Fellowship of India presented him the "Lifetime Service Award in recognition of his servant leadership exemplified to the Body of Christ and faithful contribution to the Church and Mission in India."

He was prominent in leadership of North India Christian Literature Society, and Bible Society of India. He helped spearhead Evangelical Fellowship of India and was its president until he was transferred from India.

Dr. Duewel held the degrees of Doctor of Education from University of Cincinnati and Doctor of Divinity from Taylor University. His articles appeared in many publications, and for 12 years he edited Revival Magazine, published in 12 languages. He ministered in 45 countries.

For years, Dr. Duewel taught a senior adult Sunday school class. He enjoyed sharing his testimony to God's faithfulness, with a deep concern for unevangelized millions and a constant emphasis upon prayer as key to harvest and revival.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth Dolly Raisch, and is survived by one son, John Wesley (Retno); two daughters—Christine Zahniser (Ed) and Darlene Rueger (Terry); 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and current wife of 7 years, Hilda Mae Johnecheck.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 12:00, at West Morris Street Free Methodist Church, 2302 W. Morris St., Indianapolis, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12 Noon. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Duewel Memorial Fund, #408169, One Mission Society, PO Box A, Greenwood, IN 46142. Arrangements entrusted to G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home. Online condolences: ghherrmann.com