I was a new Christian when I came to Calvary Baptist Church in Normal Il-Pastor Weniger baptized me and officiated our wedding a few months later-and guided my husband to go to Bible college at Tennessee Temple. After graduation we returned to Calvary for several years before moving. 
Pastor Wenigers preaching , teaching and enthusiasm for God’s  Word  was instrumental in my growth as a new believer. I have never lost the fire that God used through Pastor Wenigers preaching that set my feet on the solid rock of God’s Word. 

Arno better known to us as "Bud" was a roommate of mine at Northwestern College in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1954. Even in those early years he had a dedicated ambition to serve the Lord. It was a joy to know him during our days at Northwestern and I knew by His dedication that God was going to use him in a mighty way during the coming years. The last time I saw Bud was at Haines Creek Baptist Church, Leesburg, Florida where I was speaking at the time. We went out together for lunch and then he spent time with us at our home. What a joy in was to go over old times and listen to what he had to say about his ministry. We shall look forward to joining him in Heaven in the future. Dr. Reg Dunlap, rfdministries@gmail.com.

Pastor Weniger married my wife, Bev, and I at Calvary Baptist Church in Normal, IL. I taught biology and other science courses  at the Calvary Baptist Academy from 1979 - 1981 and attended Calvary Baptist Church while I was a student at Illinois State University.  I was saved just before going to college so Pastor Weniger was really instrumental in my spiritual growth as a new believer.  

I attended MBBC during Dr. Weniger's presidency and have fond memories of him.  He traveled one spring with our choir to CA and he was so excited to show us San Francisco!  He was a great president and often his chapel messages seemed like a father teaching his kids.  We loved him.



I just watched the Watertown funeral service, and I want to say to all three of you, great job!  Great job in honoring the life of your father.  My strongest and best memory of him is preaching in school chapel on Matthew 25, Parable of the Talents.  He seemed to always read at the close of his sermon parts of this poem about being the best at whatever you are.

If you can't be a bush be a bit of the grass,
And some highway happier make;
If you can't be a muskie then just be a bass —
But the liveliest bass in the lake!

We can't all be captains, we've got to be crew,
There's something for all of us here,
There's big work to do, and there's lesser to do,
And the task you must do is the near.

If you can't be a highway then just be a trail,
If you can't be the sun be a star;
It isn't by size that you win or you fail —
Be the best of whatever you are! 

I would always try to write the poem down as he read it every time.   I have refer to this poem every now and then.



He was my first Pastor, taught me so much about the Christian life, did my graduation, wedding, baby baptisms and helpedso much in my life. A remarkable foot print he left. 

I am a co-worker of his son, Tim.  I never knew his father but his son seems to set an example of the type of man he was.  Reading the memories by others reflect a man of God who was doing the work of the Lord with joy.   

My condolences to all the family and loved ones.  It is obvious his life was not in vain as he has left good memories that will last forever.  

Your father meant a lot to me and to all of us on Garden Court. We have learned so much from him. I always cherish the memories of dancing with him and Sitting in the recliner cheering the cubs on. 

Dr. Weniger will always be known to me simply as my Pastor. Its because of Pastor Weniger's strong desire to reach deep within the community and invite those individuals that might not otherwise have access to the gospel that I began riding one of the many Calvary Baptist Church buses. Yes, I was a bus kid! I'm so very thankful for the ministry that he started. , Because of Pastor Weniger,  I came to know the Lord as my Savior, then soon after, my mother & my sister were also saved & baptised. I'm certain that my story is one of thousands of stories of people who's lives were forever changed by this man, my Pastor, Pastor Weniger. Cheryl, Tim, Greg & family, my deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.  

The Lord graciously saved me under the ministry of Pastor Weniger in 1978. I will ever thank the Lord for not only saving me but for the distinct privilege of being under Pastor Weniger’s preaching. He was a no-nonsense teacher and preacher of God’s word. His love for Jesus was undeniable and infectious. We need a dose of that same bible preaching today. I was truly blessed to know this man of God. He also introduced me to my wife and married us 36 years ago. Our family has has many years of fond memories of Pastor and Marilyn Weniger and now praise the Lord they’re together forever. 
Cheryl, Tim, & Greg, I’m so sorry for your loss at this time. You will be in our prayers in the days ahead. God bless you all. 
Psalm 34:6 This poor man cried and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. 

"Bud" was a great influence in my pastoral ministerial training. As a Pillsbury Baptist College student I worked part of the summers of 1967 and 1968 with his church in Normal in their high school youth camping program. My best friend was part of his church, so I stayed with his family and attended Calvary.  I was amazed at Bud's preaching skill, taking strong doctrinal presentations in such a gracious, friendly and winsome manner that made him the MODEL for my nearly 50 years of ministry.

I was pleased that all of my children could get to know him a little some 3 decades later as they attended and graduated from Maranatha Baptist University under his presidency.  His life brought a smile to my eyes, and knowing he is now with the Savior he loved tempers my tears.

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Dr. Arno Q. Weniger Jr.

1 février 1936 – 9 septembre 2018

Davison-Fulton/Bartonville Chapel

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