Comments on: Remembering Bishop Waldfogel

By: Brent Birdsall

Brent Birdsall — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:48:48 +0000

I was saddened when I learned of Bishop Waldfogel’s death. For 13 years I was privileged to call him “Pastor” Waldfogel. He faithfully served College Park Church and the greater Huntington community as a loving and gentle shepherd. It might have seemed daunting to an inexperienced, 30-something Senior Pastor to have a Bishop Emeritus join my pastoral team in 1994. But I can testify to his wise and patient participation in our Tuesday staff meetings which consisted of three guys the age of his children and a lady (whose age I won’t mention). He would advise and counsel when requested, but he never dictated to us what should or shouldn’t be done. I personally benefited from his wisdom and perspective and will always be grateful that Raymond was my colleague, and my pastor (in the truest sense of the word). May God continue to bless his wife.

By: Al Carter

Al Carter — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:56:31 +0000

Bishop Waldfogel was a big man with a huge heart and love for people. I first encountered his bright smile at the old camp Miahindoh which bordered on Bawbees Lake, just outside of Hillsdale, Michigan. I will always recall how everyone could kid around with him and have such a good time. The next minute he might be deep in prayer with another person.
We will miss him greatly.

By: Mary Miller

Mary Miller — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:53:47 +0000

What a beautiful tribute from all of the former Bishops expressing their love for him.

By: Tom Brodbeck

Tom Brodbeck — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:35:45 +0000

My deepest condolences to Wardena and the Waldfogel family. I had a tremendous amount of respect for Bishop Waldfogel and am honored to have been one of the many pastors he ordained into the ministry.