Willem Tumpal Pandapotan Simarmata
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Willem T.P. Simarmata | |
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 Rev. Dr. Willem Simarmata as a Member of the Regional Representative Council (2019–2024) | |
| Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia | |
| In office 1 October 2019 – 17 June 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Faisal Amri (interim) |
| 15th Ephorus of HKBP | |
| In office 2012–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bonar Napitupulu |
| Succeeded by | Darwin Lumbantobing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1954 |
| Died | June 17, 2022 (aged 67) |
| Resting place | Simarmata, Samosir, North Sumatra |
| Spouse | H. Lersiani Purba |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | HKBP Theological Seminary |
Willem Tumpal Pandapotan Simarmata (commonly as W.T.P. Simarmata) born in Samosir, North Sumatra, and died in Medan, North Sumatra was a Priest of the HKBP and a member of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD-RI) for the 2019–2024 term, representing North Sumatra. He received the highest number of votes in the election, with a total of 803,638 votes.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Before running in the legislative election, Willem Simarmata had held many important positions in the HKBP, including serving as the head of the church as Ephorus. Other positions he held include leading the Christian Conference of Asia based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This organization is composed of 122 churches from various countries. Simarmata was also actively involved in the United Evangelical Mission and since 2016 was appointed by the General Assembly as one of its moderators. Simarmata resigned in 2020.[2]
Death
[edit]Willem Simarmata passed away on 17 June 2022 at Columbia Asia Hospital in Medan, North Sumatra. At the end of his life, he left behind a wife and five children.[3]
Electoral history
[edit]| Election | Legislative body | Electoral district | Votes received | Result |
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| 2019 | Regional Representative Council | North Sumatra | 803,638 |  Elected
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References
[edit]- ^ Siahaan, Sally (23 May 2019). "WTP Simarmata, Highest Vote Getter in the DPD RI Election from North Sumatra". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ "Details". VEMission.org. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ^ "WTP Simarmata Passed Away – Biography of Former HKBP Ephorus and DPD Member". Tribun News. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
1. Siahaan, Sally (23 May 2019). "WTP Simarmata, Top Vote-Getter in DPD Election from North Sumatra". Tribunnews.com. Accessed 7 June 2022. 2. "Details". www.vemission.org. Accessed 17 June 2022. 3. "WTP Simarmata Passed Away – Biography of Former HKBP Ephorus and DPD Member". Tribunnews.com. Accessed 18 June 2022.