Background
Oke, Festus Erhiurhore was born on December 23, 1938 in Ofoni, Nigeria. Came to the United States, 1965. Daughter of Ighojigbere Tom and Oghifo Okwede Oke.
minister religious organization administrator
Oke, Festus Erhiurhore was born on December 23, 1938 in Ofoni, Nigeria. Came to the United States, 1965. Daughter of Ighojigbere Tom and Oghifo Okwede Oke.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1969. Master of Science, Educational Specialist, Indiana University, 1971. Doctor of Education, Indiana University, 1972.
Master of Divinity, Bethany Theological Seminary, 1994.
Teaching assistant Indiana University, Bloomington, 1969-1972. Department chair Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, 1972-1974, director, 1974-1976, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1976-1987. Machine operator P & H Machine Company, Walkerton, Indiana, 1987—1990.
Teacher assistant Bethany Theological Seminary, Oak Brook, Chicago, Illinois, 1990—1993. Pastor Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren, Nappanee, Indiana, 1993—1994. Factory worker Wells Aluminum Corporation, Liberty, 1994—1995.
Director, chaplain Hope Rescue Mission, South Bend, from 1995.
Married Margret A. Ogwilaya, November 7, 1960 (divorced 1965). 1 child, Richard; Married Connie J., March 12, 1972. Children: Richard, Okwede, Ejenobo, Ojeta, Aweshare.