William Edward Whale was born in NYC. Both parents immigrated from England, met and married in Canada. Shortly thereafter they moved to Queens, NY and had four children, George, Victor, Bill, and Betty. In his 24th year, he married Inge. They have 3 children; Patricia, Bill II, and Greg. In 1980, Bill I, began studies for the permanent Diaconate; 3-1/2 years later, was ordained by Cardinal Keeler. After his ordination, he was assigned to a parish and to the diocese of Harrisburg, PA, to do marriage and family ministry. Bill, assisted by his wife, conducted marriage enrichment retreats, and other marriage and family programs for 18 years. Their children attended college and several have master’s degrees. Bill was published 3 times in Architectural Magazine. He held certification in Train-the-Trainer, Ignatian Spiritual Direction and facilitated business and parish programs, including a 100-boy altar server program for 7 years. Once the children’s college education was completed, Bill made a career change from sales management to counselor, staff trainer and staff monitor in Glasserian theory in a multi-agency for adjudicated juvenile delinquents. Needing a master’s degree, Bill and Inge both got a master of human services, while working full time. At that time also, each of their children married. Though Bill did not perform the marriage ceremonies, he baptized most of his grandchildren. A total of 7 grandchildren were born--6 boys and 1 girl. Patricia had the only granddaughter, Sarah (who was called to the Lord when she was 22). Patricia and Mark adopted James (born in Moscow), which brings the total of male grandsons to seven. Recently Patricia and Mark adopted a 16-year-old girl, Blue. Bill and Judy have 3 boys, Bill III, Kyle, and Sean. Greg’s boys are Joseph, David, and Greggy (Greggy was called to the Lord when he was 19). Bill and family live in Etters, PA, and Patricia and Greg and families live close by in FL. After 10 yrs, Bill and Inge sold the business and house to retire to Florida. In FL, Bill did various ministries, including jail ministry. Inge’s mother, Elsa Loew, was always a part of the family; lived to age 92, which gave her 2 yrs in FL. Throughout their marriage, Bill and Inge were continually involved in parish and diocesan programs, adding to their education to enrich their ministries. They lived faith-filled lives and their children and grandchildren are strong in their faith. What greater blessing could be given them? They look forward to their eternal life, and prayed unceasingly for this gift to be bestowed on all the family.
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