Dr John Wilch Called to Glory

Today we received the news that our long-time Old Testament professor, Dr John Wilch, entered his eternal rest this week. Dr Wilch served as Professor of Exegetical Theology from 1980 to 1999. We give thanks to God for his faithful service, and commend his family to God’s grace and comfort.

We received the following brief obituary notice from his daughter, Tasi:

On 24 November 2024 at the age of 90, Dr John Wilch was called by his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to join all believers in heaven praising Him for eternity. He served his Lord faithfully in various roles and places, most notably at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catharines. 

He leaves behind his beloved wife Ruth, children Rev. Gerhard (Tingyu) and Anastasia (Rev. Wayne) Zhang, grandsons Nicholas, Immanuel and Jonathan, brother Rev. George (Jan), as well as nephews and nieces.

His funeral will be held on 12 December 2024 at 10 am at Faith Lutheran Church, 7086 124 St, Surrey, BC, with luncheon to follow. His burial will be at 1 pm at Sunnyside Lawn Cemetery, 14850  28 Ave, Surrey, BC.