Background
Wilke, Wayne William was born on June 26, 1948 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of William Martin and Ruth Esther (Oldenburg) Wilke.
Wilke, Wayne William was born on June 26, 1948 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of William Martin and Ruth Esther (Oldenburg) Wilke.
Bachelor, Concordia Senior College, 1970; Master of Divinity, Concordia Seminary, 1974; MST, Concordia Seminary, 1984; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1990.
Pastor, Prince of Peace and Shepherd of Hills Lutheran Church, Martinsville, Nashville, Indiana, 1974-1977; director, instructor, Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1977-1981; assistant professor, Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1981-1987; associate professor, Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan, since 1987. Dean student services Concordia College, 1984-1988, director pre-seminary program, since 1990, chairman division religion and philosophy, since 1990.
Chaplain Indiana State Police, Indianapolis, 1975-1977. Member Washtenaw County Task Force on Youth Drinking and Driving, Ann Arbor, 1986, Michigan District Youth Board, Ann Arbor, 1982-1988. Member American Studies Association, Concordia History Institute.
Married Grace Marie Klement, August 1, 1970. Children: Sarah Lynn, Nathan Aaron.
