Emery A. Percell

Background

Percell, Emery A. was born on June 21, 1933 in Bayfield, Colorado, United States. Son of Dan I. and Laura O. (Knight) Percell.

Education

Bachelor, Colorado College, 1956; Master of Divinity, Iliff School Theology, Denver, 1961; Doctor of Ministry, University of Chicago, 1980.

Career

Pastor, Harding/Serena Methodist Churches, Illinois, 1961-1967; pastor, St. Stephens Methodist Church, Chicago, 1967-1969; pastor, United Church Hyde Park, Chicago, 1969-1979; senior pastor, Wesley United Methodist Church, Aurora, 1979-1988; senior pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Evanston, Illinois, since 1988. Chair county on finance Northern Illinois Conference, 1974-1970, registrar board ordained ministry, 1982-1988. Board directors Methodist Mins.

Pension Fund.

Achievements

• Emery A. Percell has been listed as a noteworthy Minister by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Biblical Literature, Kiwanis (president Chicago chapter 1971-1979), Rotary.

Connections

Married Betty Ann Percell, November 2, 1954. Children: David, Deborah, Douglas, Diane.

Father:

Dan I. Percell

Mother:

Laura O. (Knight) Percell

Spouse:

Betty Ann Percell

child:

Douglas Percell

child:

Deborah Percell

child:

David Percell

child:

Diane Percell