Herbert W. Chilstrom
1931–2020 (age 89)
Religious leader
Biography
Herbert W. Chilstrom, the first presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, guided the newly formed church with humility, a spirit of reconciliation, and a commitment to ecumenical friendship.
He remained a steady pastoral presence throughout his life, nurturing faith communities and building bridges, now remembered with gratitude at Resurrection Cemetery.