The Reverend Doctor Gerald F. Moede, formerly of Montgomery Township/Princeton area, passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2018. Gerald “Jerry ” was born on April 9th, 1930 and grew up in Wisconsin. He and his wife Elizabeth “Bets” Warren were married in 1951 and together they raised four children. He earned a Doctorate of Theology from the University of Basel in Switzerland and after receiving his ordination, he began pastoral ministry serving Methodist parishes throughout Wisconsin.
Jerry was a theologian and noted ecumenical leader, a published author, speaker and visiting theology professor. He served on the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches and as the Executive Secretary of the Consultation On Church Union. He later continued his personal passion for ecumenism on the local/regional level.
Jerry’s life will be celebrated on July 6th at 3 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Waupaca, Wisconsin. A.J. Holly and Sons Funeral Home (www.hollyfuneralhome.com) is assisting the family. Service details to be announced.
