Dr. John C. Willke, who is known to many as the
father of
the prolife movement, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, at
the age 89. Dr.
Willke and his late wife, Barbara, co-authored a dozen books
providing an
educational foundation for the prolife movement. The Willkes were
more than
prolific writers; they extensively traveled around the United
States and abroad
to share the truth that each and every person has the right to
life. For a
decade, Dr. Willke served as president of National Right to Life
from 1980-1983
and 1984-1991.
Dr. Willke was visiting and educating people in
Michigan
regarding the dangers of abortion prior to Roe v. Wade. He spoke
against
Proposal B of 1972 a ballot proposal which would have allowed
abortions during the
first 20 weeks of pregnancy. The people voted on the ballot
proposal on
November 7, 1972, and it failed.
