Joseph W. Tkach Sr. (March 16,1927-September 23,1995) was the second Pastor General of the Worldwide Church of God upon the death of its founder Herbert W. Armstrong in 1986.
Joseph W. Tkach (March 16,1927--September 23,1995) was the appointed successor of Herbert W. Armstrong, founder of the Worldwide Church of God. Tkach became President and Pastor General of the church upon the death of Armstrong in 1986.