Father Martin J. Whealen, S.J. was called to eternal life on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Fusz Pavilion in St. Louis, MO. He was 87 years old, a Jesuit for 68 years and a priest for 56 years.
Born in St. Louis, MO on April 13, 1931, he attended St. Edward’s Grade School and St. Louis University High, graduating from there in 1949. He studied at Saint Louis University graduating with a B.A. and M.A. in Latin (1959). He studied theology at St. Mary’s College in St. Marys, KS, earning the S.T.B (1964), and he also received an M.A. in Education from Saint Louis University (1977). He entered the Society on September 1, 1949 and was ordained on June 12, 1962
He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin J. Whealen, and Lucille Haggenjos Whealen and brothers Daniel and William. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Mary Lou Sammelman
Memorial service will be held on Wed. July 25, 2018 7 PM at Jesuit Hall Grand and Lindell. Memorial donation may be made to the Jesuits of the Central and Southern Province 4511 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Arrangements by Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary. Condolences may be offered at www.hoffmeistercolonial.com