Andrew F. Wissemann
The Right Reverend Andrew Frederick Wissemann D.D. | |
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| Bishop of Western Massachusetts | |
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| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Western Massachusetts |
| Elected | December 1983 |
| In office | 1984–1992 |
| Predecessor | Alexander Doig Stewart |
| Successor | Robert S. Denig |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 1953 |
| Consecration | April 7, 1984 by John Allin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1928 |
| Died | August 20, 2014 (aged 86) Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Nancy Whittemore |
| Children | 4 |
Andrew Frederick Wissemann (June 9, 1928 – August 20, 2014) was the sixth bishop of the
Early life and education
Wissemann was born on June 9, 1928, in New York City and raised in Hartsdale, New York. He was educated at White Plains High School and Wesleyan University before commencing theological studies at the Union Theological Seminary. He continued his studies at General Theological Seminary and graduated with a Bachelor of Sacred Theology in 1953. That same year he married Nancy Whittemore, daughter of the Bishop of Western Michigan Lewis Bliss Whittemore.
Ordination
Wissemann was ordained deacon on May 31, 1953, and served as curate of
Bishop
Wissemann was elected Bishop of Western Massachusetts in December 1983 and was consecrated on April 7, 1984, by the Presiding Bishop John Allin. He remained in that position until 1992 when he retired. He was well renowned for his pastoral style with which he led the diocese. Wissemann died on August 20, 2014, in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
External links
- Obituary from Episcopal News Service
- Diocesan press release
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