A funeral Mass has begun in Michigan for former Rep. John Dingell, the longest serving member of Congress in U.S. history.
The service began late Tuesday morning in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn. Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to speak at the service honoring Dingell, who died Thursday at age 92.
The funeral began following a brief delay because of snow and icy roads in the region. Police officers have been shoveling snow outside the church and helping people inside.
Other dignitaries and constituents are also attending, including Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Rep. Brenda Lawrence.
The funeral Mass for former Rep. John Dingell has been slightly delayed by wintery weather in Michigan.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to speak at the service Tuesday to honor Dingell, the longest serving member of Congress in U.S. history. He died Thursday at age 92.
A spokeswoman says Dingell’s wife, Rep. Debbie Dingell, says she’s in contact with Army and Navy officials who are transporting members of Congress from Washington to the funeral.
The service is now expected to start at 11:30 a.m., about a half-hour behind schedule.
The funeral is being held in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn. Police officers have been shoveling snow outside the church. Icy roads are being reported across the region.
Other dignitaries and constituents have already arrived, including Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Rep. Brenda Lawrence.
Former Vice President Joe Biden will offer remarks at the funeral for John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history.
A Mass is scheduled for Tuesday at Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, Michigan, five days after Dingell died at his home at age 92. The Michigan Democrat served 59 years in the House, retiring at the end of 2014.
Former constituents and admirers lined up Monday at a performing arts center in Dearborn to pay their respects during a daylong visitation. Dingell’s casket was in a ballroom while oversized photos of his life were displayed in the lobby.
Rep. Debbie Dingell stayed to greet everyone throughout the day. She was elected to her husband’s seat in 2014.
There will be a second funeral Mass on Thursday in Washington.