George Otto Wirz

Background

Wirz, George Otto was born on January 17, 1929 in Monroe, Wisconsin, United States.

Education

Student, St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee. Student, Marquette University, Milwaukee. Student, Catholic University.

Career

Ordained priest Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, 1952. Ordained bishop, 1978. Auxiliary bishop Diocese of Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1978—2004, auxiliary bishop emeritus, 2004—2010.

Achievements

• George Otto Wirz has been listed as a noteworthy bishop emeritus by Marquis Who's Who.