Background
Wrye, Richard Fred was born on June 10, 1944 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Fred E. and Alice D. (Westermann) Wrye.
Wrye, Richard Fred was born on June 10, 1944 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Fred E. and Alice D. (Westermann) Wrye.
Bachelor, Concordia University, 1967. Master of Arts in Education, Concordia University, 1968. Master of Music, University Portland, 1983.
Teacher, Redeemer Lutheran School, South Gate, California, 1966-1967; instructor, Concordia College, River Forest, Illinois, 1967-1968; instructor, Lutheran High School, Mayer, Minnesota, 1968-1972; instructor, Lutheran High School, Portland, Oregon, since 1972; registrar, Portland Lutheran Schools.
Member Oregon Repertory Singers, Portland, 1979-1986. Member worship committee Lutheran Church (Northwest District Missouri Synod.), Portland, since 1981. Cantor St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Portland.
Member American Guild Organists (dean 1989-1991, Service Playing Certified award 1990), American Choral Directors Association (life), Association Lutheran Church Musicians.
Married Karen A. Sasser, July 1, 1967. Children: Timothy P., Matthew S.