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William Wegener Obituary

The Reverend WILLIAM E. WEGENER
On Monday, October 18, 2010, William Ernest Wegener of McLean, VA. Survived by wife Ellie of 52 years; daughters, Diane and Katie; sons-in-law, Ron Paras and Rob Cavallaro; and grandchildren, Anna and Will. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010, 11 a.m. at Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC (202-337-9070). Family will receive guests at reception immediately following service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Georgetown Lutheran Church, The Wegener Chaplaincy, and The Georgetown Ministry Center for the Homeless. Condolences may be made at: www.rappfuneral.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for William Wegener

23 Entries

Rev. David G. Berg

October 17, 2021

With fondness I remember Bill: as a spiritual leader who led a thought-provoking retreat for pastors in the Baltimore-West Conference; as a genial friend and co-worker in the Lutheran Lay Fellowship of Metropolitan Washington; and finally, as one whose leadership inspired Georgetown Lutheran Church to fund the Wegener Chaplaincy which both inspired and funded me in my ministry to more than 800 seniors for 17 years at Fellowship Square Foundation.

Bill's contributions and their memories live on!

Susan Bainbridge

November 14, 2010

Dearest Ellie and Family,

Lightning and I are deeply sorry to learn of Reverend Wegener's untimely death. A man of conviction and faith, he embodied the true meaning of life, with the love and devotion from his immediate family.

He will be greatly missed! For all who knew him are better people because of him.

May God be with you, now and forever. Peace be with you all.

Peace and Friendship,
Susan Bainbridge and Lightning
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November 1, 2010

Ellie,
We certainly will miss Bill. He was a great friend and fellow singer.
You are in our prayers.
Sue Cook

Jim L. Nelson

October 30, 2010

Dear Ellie and Wegener Family,

I mourn Bill's passing and celebrate his life. Bill enabled so many to share joy, to share journeys, and to share justice for grace-sake. He had a gentle gift of weaving human connections. In turn, we continue to rekindle his compassion for local and global community as well as his keen awareness of that nexus in the midst of personal crossroads. He has been a mentor, chaplain, shepherd, friend.

I appreciated his campus ministry at The American University in the 1980s/1990s, and his encouragement to nourish mind and spirit in word and witness. That encouragement helped me while serving as a Lutheran volunteer teacher in Namibia. And while living in other parts of the USA in the years since, I have relished Bill's role in the ecumenical Community of Christ, dancing in the steps of change.

Though scattered, we are gathered in spirit. Though saddened in the moment, we are comforted by Bill's fullness of life including his love of sharing his faith through fellowship.

May the ripples of Bill's fellowship continue to shine--in shared joy, journey and justice.

Grace and Peace,

Cora Yamamoto

October 30, 2010

Ellie and family,

Bill was always such a welcoming, encouraging,and affirming presence amid the bustle and sometimes chaotic cacophony of progressive politics. Everyone always says, "The Wegeners will take care of Westmoreland Precinct; they have it covered." That will surely continue but will miss Bill.

October 29, 2010

Dear Ellie and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You have both been such strong leaders in our community. It has been a pleasure and an honor to have known and shared ministry with you. God bless. Don Piper

October 29, 2010

Dear Ellie: Bill was a man of deep faith and also a man who was unafraid to share that faith. What was also wonderful was that he had a amazing sense of humor. I will miss the twinkle in his eye!

Dora Johnson, Washington, DC

October 29, 2010

Dear Ellie and family: I remember that Bill and Jim Herd of our congregation at Emmanuel went back a long way, and that Ellen Herd would want me to include her in my condolence message today.

God's Blessings as you celebrate Bill's life and ministry.

Jan P. Lookingbill, Pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church

October 29, 2010

We have the blessed assurance of meeting again but he will be missed. Our prayers are with you, God Bless

Rodney and Janet Smith

Raj and Neena wAHI

October 28, 2010

Ellie, Diane and Katie,
We are terribly sorry to learn about the death of Bill. He was such a special person that no words are adequate.May the love of family and friends comfort you. If there is anything we can do. We are only a phone call away.
Raj and Neena Wahi

Rod Cassell

October 26, 2010

Evelyn and I enjoyed our relationship with Bill and Ellie in the Northern Virginia Chorale and particularly during our 2008 Chorale trip to Northern Italy and Madrid, Spain. To know Bill was to love him as he truly personified the love of Christ!

Erik Werner

October 25, 2010

I remember us kids in the back of a station wagon, was it going to the beach? And being told "be quiet, Bill is driving" We must have been making a racket! Thanks for all of your friendship over the years. Sorry for your loss. Love

kristin werner romell

October 25, 2010

Ellie, Diane and Katie - My prayers are with you, Bill will be missed. I have so many fond memories of gatherings with you and my parents while growing up in Philly. Peace and comfort to you all.

Jody Carlson

October 25, 2010

Bill will be sorely missed -- both as a great pastor and a great friend. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Wegener family, you are in my prayers.

Remembering "Mr. Weggie" of our high school years, who wrote in his study every Saturday, and thinking of the three lovely ladies he leaves behind,

Yvonne French

October 25, 2010

While growing up next door in McLean, I always saw and felt the love of Jesus from both Bill and Ellie. Smiles, love, care etc. Thankful he is now without pain and with our heavenly and almighty Father God but saddened by his passing. So thankful we were able to see him last at my Dad's 80th birthday. Love and prayers to the entire Wegener family.

Stephanie Sheehan Liller

October 25, 2010

Dear Mrs. Wegener, Kate and Diane,

So many fun memories have come flooding back, as I reflect on your loss. We enjoyed many fun New Years at your home, that brought the neighbor hood family together. Thank you for all your wonderful contributions to a great street to grow up on. Special hugs and prayers.

Nathan Rich

October 25, 2010

Bill was my pastor for about 10 years at Georgetown Lutheran and as campus pastor. And he was a dear friend. I miss him.

Chuck Middleton

October 24, 2010

Ellie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The loss of Bill is now God's gain.

Chuck Middleton, McLean VA

Alden and Nancy Almquist

October 24, 2010

Bill, you listened with your mind and your heart; you, like Ellie, kept pace with the times as you lived a life of demonstrative wisdom and compassion; how we will miss you! You loved your community and we loved you!

October 23, 2010

Dear Ellie, in this often crazy, mixed-up world, Bill had a presence and a voice that brought clarity and peace to those around him. All will miss him dearly. You're in my prayers. David Berg

Cyndi Jones

October 23, 2010

Peace, Brother Bill

Cyndi Jones

October 23, 2010

Ellie, Can't tell you how much I pray for your comfort in losing your soulmate, but I rejoice that Bill is in HIS Father's arms resting comfortably and probably having a good conversation. May HIS peace comfort you at this time and give you peace.

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