Peter
M.
Wege
Born:
02/19/1920
Grand Rapids
,
MI
Died: 07/07/2014
Parents: Peter Martin and Sophia Louise Wege
Spouse: none
Children: Mary, Susan, Peter II, Christopher, Diana, Johanna, Jonathan
Address(es):
Internment:
Graceland Mausoleum
Grand Rapids , MI
Died: 07/07/2014
Parents: Peter Martin and Sophia Louise Wege
Spouse: none
Children: Mary, Susan, Peter II, Christopher, Diana, Johanna, Jonathan
Address(es):
Internment:
Graceland Mausoleum
Grand Rapids , MI
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economicology II | Non Fiction | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. : Wege Foundation | 2010 | |
| Odes from the heart | Michigan , Poetry | Adult | Allegan Forest, Mich. : Priscilla Press | 2006 | |
|
Peter Martin Wege - Biography of his father. |
Biography | Adult | Pontiac, MI : Generations Publishing | 2003 | |
|
Economicology: The Eleventh Commandment - Economicology Press, a division of the Wege Foundation. |
Non Fiction | Adult | Grand Rapids, MI : Economicology Press | 1998 -2006 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
Hard work. A calling to do all the good I can for as many people as I can as often as I can. A passion to save our planet for future generations.
I'm working harder than ever for the Wege Foundation; five days a week, all year around.
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| David Smith Humanitarian Award, American Institute of Architects | 2009 |
| Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree: University of Michigan | 2007 |
| Winner of Russell G. Mawby Award for Philanthropy | 2006 |
| National Wildlife Federation's Conservation Achievement Award | 2001 |
|
gave the lead gift of twenty million dollars to construct the current Grand Rapids Art Museum building - first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold-certified art museum in the world. |
2001 |
| Honorary Doctoral Degree: Aquinas College | |
| Honorary Doctoral Degree: St. Mary's Hospital |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| President Board of Trustees, St. Mary's Hospital | 1958 |
| State President, American Cancer Society | 1959 |
| Founder of Center for Environmental Study | |
| He led the committee that brought Alexander Calder's artwork "La Grande Vitesse" to downtown Grand Rapids. | 1969 |
| President, Doran Foundation | 1984 |
| Chairman, Franciscan Life Process Center | |
| Chairman, National Pollution & Prevention Center, University of Michigan | |
| President, Michigan Botanic Garden Foundation | |
| Trustee, South East Economic Development Assn. | |
| Chairman, Aquinas College Board | |
| Founder of Economicology Collaboration Conference with Seven Major Universities | |
| Driving force behind Muskegon Watershed Partnership |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| - After Pearl Harbor, Wege enlisted in the Army Air Force and served his country. | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | 1944 |
|
Graduated
- College Preparatory School |
Lake Forest Academy | Lake Forest , IL | 1940 |
| Brown Military Academy | San Diego , CA | 1938 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Founder
- focuses on local good works that enhance the lives of the people and preserve the health of the environment. The five branches of their mission are education, the environment, arts and culture, health care, and human services. |
The Wege Foundation | Grand Rapids , MI | 1967 |
|
Vice-chairman of the Board
- Retired |
Steelcase Corporation | Grand Rapids , MI | 1950 -2000 |
|
First Lieutenant multi-engine pilot
- Pilot's Wings May, 1943 |
U.S. Air Force | 1942 -1946 | |
|
Trustee
- Former vice-chairman of board |
Steelcase Corporation Foundation | Grand Rapids , MI |
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