David Lloyd Wrisley

DAVID LLOYD WRISLEY
ITHACA - David Lloyd Wrisley went peacefully to be with the Lord Sunday morning June 27th at 3:45 a.m., 85 years old. He spent his last days at Oak Hill Manor, to whom we extend a big thanks for taking wonderful care of him. With his passing goes the loving, generous husband, father and grandfather. He thought the world of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. David was born to Frank Van Dyke Wrisley and Mabel Edith Bevan-Wrisley on the 20th of September 1924. When he was 16 years old before going to high school he would come down to Schooley's and work for Bill Schooley. He loved all people and had a great drive. David graduated in the IHS class of 1943. After investing 3 years with the Army in WWII, he wanted very much to be in the jewelry business. He therefore continued his education to become a very fine watchmaker and a GIA graduate. At this time there was a store up the street from Schooley's that was called Chandler's, with an open position to repair watches and jewelry. He accepted that position and worked successfully and well appreciated for several years. In the back of his mind he always thought of owning his own business. Not long after that, an opportunity arose to purchase part of Schooley's Inc. with a gentleman named Romey Stubel. They worked very harmoniously together until Mr. Stubel's retirement in the early 70's. This left David to purchase the remaining stock in the well developed business, and thus owning the business completely in his name. In the mid 70's when I, David's son, retired from the service, he welcomed me to join him in the business, which meant a lot. He was a member of the Brooktondale Baptist Church since 1940 and a Deacon for much of that time. His greatest joys were being with his family, grandchildren and his love of woodworking. His surviving children are Leslie Jeanne Baltich and David Ernest Wrisley II (wife Rosemarie). His grandchildren are Amy (husband Luke), Daniel (wife Julie) and Holly Baltich and Dominique Louise and David (III) Eugene (wife Jocelyn) Wrisley. Thus far, David's great-grandchildren are Ryan, Zachary and Haley Miner; Aaron, Marcus and Sadie Baltich; and Adele Marie Wrisley. David was predeceased by his wife: Jeanette Lewis, his grandson: Aaron Baltich and his son-in-law: Michael Baltich. David Wrisley will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Evening calling hours are at Wagner Funeral Home, 110 S. Geneva Street on Wednesday June 30th from 5 to 7 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held at the Brooktondale Baptist Church on Thursday, July 1st at 11 a.m. A fund has been established by the family in his memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brooktondale Baptist Church, 2311 Slaterville Rd., Brooktondale, NY 14817 for the church landscaping project.