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Derek Wolsiefer Obituary
Derek was a senior at Delaware Valley High School, who after graduation in 2008, set his goals to become a neurosurgeon. In 2002, he received the President's Award for outstanding academic achievement. Derek became an emergency medical technician on June 12, 2006 at the age of 16, a certified CPR and AED professional rescuer and assistant CPR and AED instructor. He was a member of the Health Occupations Students of America EMT Team, placing second in Pennsylvania on March 23, 2007 sending him to the national competition in Florida in June 2007. Derek was a Life Scout; Boy Scout lifeguard; assistant medic at Camp Minsi Boy Scout Camp, Mt. Pocono, Pa., Camel Back Ski Resort and Paintball Skirmish. Derek also participated in the Odyssey of the Mind World Competition in College Park, Md. He was also a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Youth Group Volunteers for five years.
The son of Mark A. and Loretta (Carlsen) Wolsiefer, he was born on April 28, 1990 in Newton, N.J. Derek loved his family and friends immensely.
Survivors include his parents of Dingmans Ferry, Pa.; his brother, Mark A. Wolsiefer Jr. of Dingmans Ferry, Pa. and his sister, Karen J. Wolsiefer at home; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Florence of Moyock, N.C.; paternal great-grandmother, Edna Ebert of Port Jefferson, N.Y.; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 16 Delaware Crest, Dingmans Ferry, Pa. on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6:30-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the church on Friday, October 19 at 10 a.m. The Rev. Niels Nielsen will officiate. Burial will take place in Delaware Cemetery, Dingmans Ferry, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations for the purpose of setting up a scholarship in Derek's name.
Arrangements by Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, Pa.
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Memories and Condolences
for Derek Wolsiefer
Jessie Scalzitti
October 22, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about derek me and him went to school when I was in DDES and DDMS he knew me and my dad louis scalzitti if you or your family needs anything give us a call 226-5831
barbara & bill hotalen
October 20, 2007
May you find peace and comfort in all the love that you shared..Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Witherel Family
October 20, 2007
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family!
October 20, 2007
Dear Loretta, Mark,
Mark and Karen,
We are so sad to hear about Derek.
Our prayers are with you.
Love, Leo, Donna, Alex & Nikki
October 19, 2007
Mark and Loretta,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God help comfort you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Pete and Margarita Dedes
Anthony & Lynn Vitale
October 18, 2007
Mark and Loretta,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Deepest Simpathy.
The Van Duzer Family
October 18, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God's arms and your friends comfort you.
John Tice
October 18, 2007
Mark and Loretta,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Tice Family
Tedd & Wina Overton
October 18, 2007
Mark and Loretta,
Our deepest prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. You will be in our prayers.
With deepest simpathy,
Barbara Hupfer
October 18, 2007
Dear Mark & Loretta, Our prayers are with you through this most difficult time. May the grace of God help you to find peace.
With deepest sympathy,
The Hupfer Family
Debbie Lasch
October 18, 2007
Loretta & Family,
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for your entire family. Just know that I am here if you need me for anything at all. May God give you the strength to carry on through this most horrific time.
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