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Lavern Wiler Obituary

Lavern George Wiler, age 81, of Erie, died unexpectedly on Friday January 25, 2013 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie, Pa., a son of the late Amos and Susan Lindinberger Wiler. George graduated from Erie Tech in 1950 and then served in the Army Ordnance Corps during the Korean Conflict stationed in Italy. He was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. George's great loves were his extensive family, his cabin â€" Woodmere, and sports. He enjoyed time spent with family and friends camping, hunting and fishing at his cabin in all seasons. From high school on, George played basketball, baseball, and football including participating in the Glenwood, rec soft ball, and slow pitch leagues. All his children remember the fun times growing up on the baseball field. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Indians fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Marion Gott Wiler; and his seven children: Randy (Maggie) Wiler, Janine (Dan) Canfield, Karen (Randy) Eger, all of Erie, Charlene (Tom) Friedrich of Franklin, Pa., Brenda (Jeff) Dombrowski of Erie, Beth (Bill) Gilbert of Girard, and Sandy (James) Piotrowski of Boise, Idaho. He is further survived by fifteen grandchildren: Brett (Gretchen) Wiler, Keith (Cara) Canfield, Heather Simora, Jeff (Santina) Eger, Ryan (Jenni) Eger, Brian (Wendy) Friedrich, Jason Friedrich, Courtney (Ward) Williamson, Shannon (Tim) McConnell, Nicholas (Rachel) Dombrowski, Sara Dombrowski, Cody Gilbert, Kalie Gilbert, Marshall Piotrowski, and Maddie Piotrowski; ten great grandchildren; a sister Sarah Herman, a sister-in-law Joan Wiler; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 W. 26th St. (at Powell Ave.) and are invited to services on Wednesday January 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Matt Strickenberger presiding. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508 and the Humane Society of NWPA, 2407 Zimmerly Rd., Erie, PA 16506. Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.

Published by Erie Times-News on Jan. 28, 2013.
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From Lloyd Fogle´s youngest son, Tom.
It was a pleasure working along side George as a pre-teen at Welding Diversified. I remember being on his pretend "payroll" installing cup holders outside the tool room and polishing "O" rings on Saturdays. His white welding helmet stood out clearly throughout the shop. Sweeping his burnt electrodes was a fun time.

Tom Fogle

January 22, 2024

great guy RIP

JOHN J ALECCI

Friend

January 22, 2021

Karen, Karen & My thoughts are for you and your family.

March 2, 2013

Its been a long long time since I have worked for Goerge. He was the manager of the Welding Diversified Co.I remember working for him. He was tough and fair. He always had a great outlook when things were tough.
Randy, I hope your doing well. You might not know that I bought back Welding Diversified. You liked working for your Dad; our boss. Did you know he was a football coach too! I guess you could say he was a motivator!
Maybe God have His open hands in waiting for Mr. Wiler to come home. Thank you my good and faithful servent.
David and Kathy Fogle

February 7, 2013

To the Willer and Gilbert families, take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. He was a blessed man to have all of you in his life...and you shall be blessed with wonderful memories...May he rest in peace, knowing that he was loved by so many. God Bless you all and may you find comfort in each other.

Holly Schwab

January 30, 2013

Our condolences to the family of Mr. Wiler. He meant alot to a very good friend of ours, back in 'the day', and now again on FB. May God give y'all the strength to carry on...

Jule and Jeff Curry

January 29, 2013

I never met you, but I know from your daughter that you were a great man.
Bill & Anne Marie Wiler

January 29, 2013

So sorry for your loss

Lorie Gott

January 28, 2013

Dear Uncle George,
Thank you for all the visits to my dad(your brother) last summer when he was in hospice. The visits where a great comfort to my mom and me. I know Uncle George and my Dad are up in heaven playing baseball. Love, Your Niece Chris Santini

Christine Santini

January 28, 2013

Dear Uncle George,
Thanks for all the visits during the summer when my dad(your brother) was in hospice. You were a great comfort to mom and I. I know you are up in heaven playing ball with dad!! God Bless you and your family. Love, Your niece Chris

January 28, 2013

Randy I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family.

Debbie Daniels

January 28, 2013

Our thoughts and love are with you during this difficult time.

Lisa & Bill Chaffey

January 28, 2013

Dear Uncle George,
Your daily visits to my dad(your brother) were most appreciated this past summer when my dad was sick. It was so cute how you gave me 5 dollars to buy my mom and I ice cream floats during our hard time. I hope you know that we appreciated how you helped us last summer. I know you and dad are playing baseball up in heaven. Love, Your Niece Chris Santini

January 28, 2013

Beth,Bill,Brenda & Wiler family.

May God give you the peace & comfort, during this time of sorrow. Know our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless~

Pat & Donna Malatesta

January 28, 2013

Love and prayers for a my cousins and their families and my Aunt Marion. May God's peace be with all of you.

Diane Gott Schlicke

January 28, 2013

Sandy, we are so sorry for you loss. Sending our prayers to all.

Kim and Carly

January 28, 2013

Charlene, you & your entire family are in my prayers love..

Maria Miller

January 28, 2013

Our sympathy and many prayers goes out to you and all of your family. I pray for peace, strength and understanding for each of you at this difficult time.
Shannon and Matt Bonidie

January 28, 2013

I am sorry to hear about George. He worked with me at Techno. He was a very nice gentleman.

Jan Ortiz

January 28, 2013

My prayer's are with Beth and her family

January 28, 2013

May Our Lord Jesus Christ welcome you with open arms into a Loving Eternity...I'll miss you Uncle George.

Charles James Gott

January 28, 2013

Brett-
I am sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.

Lisa Bannister

January 28, 2013

Mary & I will sadly miss you George





















































































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Mary&Steve Luce

January 28, 2013

Beth, Bill and family, I'm terribly sorry for your loss! I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers!

Ann Dixon-Hilliard

January 28, 2013

Beth, Bill, Kalie and Cody,
We are so sorry for the loss of you father and grandfather. He must have been a very special person to have helped raise a beautiful daughter like you, Beth. May your faith see you through this difficult time.
Love,
Jerry and Dianne MacAdam

January 28, 2013

Deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Wiler family. May God comfort and bless you in this most difficult time.

Chrissie & Victor

January 28, 2013

Beth and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love Del, Karen, Justin and Jessica

karen mizban

January 28, 2013

Family you have my sympathy on your loss. john j alecci

john alecci

January 28, 2013

Randy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Much Love,
Nancy and Keith Kulhanek

January 28, 2013

Sandy and Family,
Sending up prayers of comfort and strength for you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Lisa Mitchell

January 28, 2013

Janine, Danny and Family,
So sorry for the loss of your father, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love Ray and Michele

January 28, 2013

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