W. T. P. Simarmata
Willem T.P. Simarmata | |
|---|---|
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 |
| Education | HKBP Nommensen University Silliman University[1] |
| Alma mater | HKBP Theological Seminary |
Willem Tumpal Pandapotan Simarmata (4 July 1954 – 17 June 2022) was an Indonesian politician. He served in the Regional Representative Council from 2019 to 2022 representing North Sumatra.[2] Simarmata died in Medan on 17 June 2022 at the age of 67.[3]
Early life and career
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.[4]
Death
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.[5]
Electoral history
| Election | Legislative body | Electoral district | Votes received | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Regional Representative Council | North Sumatra | 803,638 | Elected |
He received the highest number of votes in the election, with a total of 803,638 votes.[6]
References
- ^ "WTP Simarmata Berpulang, Ephorus HKBP: Kita Semua Berduka". Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Willem T.P. Simarmata". Regional Representative Council (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 27 September 2020.
- ^ Pardede, Doan (18 June 2022). "PDT WTP Simarmata Meninggal Dunia, Ini Profil/Biodata Mantan Ephorus HKBP dan Anggota DPD Asal Sumut". Tribun Kaltim (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 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.
- ^ 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.
Sources
- Siahaan, Sally (23 May 2019). "WTP Simarmata, Top Vote-Getter in DPD Election from North Sumatra". Tribunnews.com. Accessed 7 June 2022.
- "Details". www.vemission.org. Accessed 17 June 2022.
- "WTP Simarmata Passed Away – Biography of Former HKBP Ephorus and DPD Member". Tribunnews.com. Accessed 18 June 2022.