About Will Herzfeld
Lived 1937 – 2002 (aged 64). Will Herzfeld was an American pastor.
Willie Lawrence Herzfeld (June 9, 1937 – May 9, 2002) was an American clergyman and civil rights activist who was presiding bishop for the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches. He was the first African American to lead a national Lutheran church body in the United States. Additionally, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Oakland from 1973 to 1992.
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Who was Will Herzfeld?
American pastor (1937-2002)
When was Will Herzfeld born?
Will Herzfeld was born on 9 June 1937 in Mobile.
When did Will Herzfeld die?
Will Herzfeld died on 9 May 2002 in Chicago.
What was Will Herzfeld's occupation?
Will Herzfeld was a pastor.
What nationality was Will Herzfeld?
Will Herzfeld was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Will Herzfeld. https://biography.guide/will-herzfeld/
MLA: "Will Herzfeld." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/will-herzfeld/.
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