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John William Wiesner Jr.

FUNERAL HOME

Metcalf Funeral Directors

1801 East White Oak Terrace

Conroe, Texas

John Wiesner Obituary

John William Wiesner, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully in the presence of his friends and family. He was born in Richmond, Texas on November 13, 1928, and raised in Hempstead, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents John William and Marie Hajek Wiesner, his wife of 64 years Elizabeth Sorsby Wiesner, and sons John III and Howell Wiesner.

John is survived by his son Don Edd Wiesner (Jaynne), daughter-in-law Cindy Wiesner and grandchildren Lauren Wiesner-Blackmon and husband Todd Blackmon, Falon Wiesner-Jones and husband Chad Jones, Jon Scott Wiesner, Regan Wiesner, Skye Wiesner, Lexi Wiesner, Tori Wiesner, great-grandchildren Saige, Nicolas, Olivia and Alexander, brother Donald Wiesner, and two nieces.

John attended Southern Methodist University and was a member of the ATO fraternity. He graduated in 1950 and received a BBA in Marketing. He began his career in the automobile industry in 1954 purchasing his first dealership in Hempstead, TX. He went on to purchase the Buick GMC franchise in Conroe, TX in 1972. This location still remains the flagship location today.

John was a pillar in the community and known for his subtle generosity. He was committed to public service and economic development for Montgomery County. He served on many boards and was instrumental in establishing the Lone Star College System in Montgomery County. He also served as Chairman for the Conroe/Lake Conroe and The Woodlands Chamber, Montgomery County Appraisal District, Conroe Regional Medical Center Hospital and the Conroe Symphony Orchestra.

He received many awards for his outstanding service in the community, most notably the Texas Automotive Dealer's Association Key Award for Outstanding Director, the Rotary Club's Paul Harris Fellow Award and Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award.

The family wishes to give special thanks the Hanus family for their loving commitment and continued care over the past few years. Also, a special thanks to his daily caregivers Anita Yandell, Toni Brookins and Lottie Lovelady.

John will be deeply missed but his legacy, visionary business approach, appreciation and dedication to his family, friends, employees and customers will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church of Conroe, 4308 W. Davis St., Conroe, TX 77304.

The family will receive visitors Monday, January 30, 2017 from 5pm to 8pm at Metcalf Funeral Directors, 1801 E. White Oak, Conroe, TX. Services will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 10am at The First United Methodist Church, Conroe, Texas with Dr. Edward Robb and Dr. Jeff Olive officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Garden Park Cemetery, 801 Teas Road, Conroe, TX. Reception will follow internment and will be held at the First United Methodist Chruch.

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Published by The Courier of Montgomery County from Jan. 28 to Feb. 10, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for John Wiesner

34 Entries

January 19, 2018

Coming up on the 1st anniversary of your leaving us for a better place to be with the rest of your family. I miss you dearly every day. You were one if the greatest men I could have ever known. Love you BOSS. Regina

Pat Konetzke

February 24, 2017

Eighteen years ago when I started working for Mr. Wiesner as his Admin. little did I know the Wiesners' would become my adopted second family. Mr. Wiesner was a great Boss he could be stern at times but in the same breathe he was a caring and compassionate Boss. He cared about all his employees and never forgot your name, he also had nicknames for a few of us. Through the years I helped take care of Beth and saw the true and beautiful love these two had for each other and their three sons. They both shared many stories about the boys and we shared many laughs and tears during those times. Mr. Wiesner was a honest and straight forward man and wanted everyone to strive to be the best they could be. He loved the dealership and was here every day up until the past two years when his health started failing. I knew he hated not being here seeing everyone and I missed him not being here.

He was a great leader in all aspects of his life. He loved his community and through the years served on many Boards. He was committed to making Montgomery County a great place to live and work. He was a generous individual and was very civic minded. Mr. Wiesner was always making donations or sponsoring the Arts, Education, or Civic events and gave much of his time helping in anyway he could.

My prayers and thoughts are with his family may you find comfort in your time spent with him and the memories you carry forward. I will truly miss him but I know he is now at peace and no longer suffering and enjoying his time with his family in Heaven. Thank you, Mr. Wiesner for being a wonderful boss and friend.

Peter Werner

February 22, 2017

Captain, you will be missed! I am grateful that I had the opportunity to have worked for you and your team. My deepest condolences for The Wiesner family

Theda King

February 9, 2017

Mr Wiesner ran a great dealership. I have worked for him for over 30 years. I am very thankful for him and his leadership. God bless!

Jimmy Perkins

February 2, 2017

Rest in Peace John! Heartfelt condolences to all the family.May God give you strength in this time of sorrow.He will surely be missed..

Randy Zeringue

February 1, 2017

I got to know the Wiesner family at 13 years of age. We lived down the street from them while they were in Baytown, Texas. John Wiesner is a man I learned a lot from. Don and I washed cars for him receiving 50 cents a car and John made us feel like we had a good deal.I am a better person for having known John and the Wiesner family. May perpetual light shine on JW. With Deepest Sympathy, The Zeringues, Jerry, Mackie, Randy

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Rebecca Riley

January 31, 2017

As a long time employee of Lone Star College, first at Kingwood and now as president at Montgomery, I am so very grateful for the vision and generosity of Mr. Wiesner. His understanding of the importance of access to higher education in our community and his willingness to support it financially and publicly has been so important to the success of NHMCCD (now Lone Star.) We owe a great deal to this community leader, as a college, a community, and as individuals who are inspired by his commitment to service and philanthropy.
Thank you, Mr. Wiesner. And God's peace to all of your family.

Diana Greer

January 31, 2017

I am praying for the Wienser family that God will give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Mr. Wiesner was a great leader both in the dealership and community. He opened his heart to many organizations, schools and thousands of employees. I was among those honored to work for him. He was truly a great man.

JIM MADDOX

January 31, 2017

RIP BOSS. I WAS LUCKY TO WORK FOR A VERY GREAT MAN FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND SPENT A LOT OF PERSONAL TIME WITH HIM, HE HELPED ME IN BUSINESS AND MY PERSONAL LIFE AND I CONSIDERED HIM FAMILY. HE WILL BE MISSED NOT ONLY BY HIS FAMILY BUT BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES.

Alice Coker

January 31, 2017

My deepest sympathy to all who knew John as friend. He was a good friend and generous benefactor in establishing The Salvation Army of Montgomery County. His gifts will serve people for years to come. My condolences to all of John's family and friends.

Major Daniel Bell

January 30, 2017

With deepest sympathy I offer my condolences to the family of Mr. John Wiesner for this loss of a great man. Mr. Wiesner was a great supporter of the VFW Conroe post 4709, and I for one am thankful for that. John Wiesner touched so many with his generosity and good works. May God Bless and Keep you all.

" Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday...unseen,unheard, but always near,stilled loved still missed and very dear"

Gene Roos

January 30, 2017

In memory of a true humanitarian and a dilident businessman we will miss you always.
From our family at Conroe's Choice Automotive to the Wiesner family our candle is burning
for you and your loved ones.Peace on earth and to all good men. May we all have had the pleasure of knowing such a kind gentleman.
Mr & Mrs Gene Paul Roos

Brenda Graham

January 30, 2017

With my deepest sympathy.

Rest in Peace Mr. Wiesner

E. U.

January 30, 2017

My condolences to All the Wiesner Family. May God Bless you all. Mr. Wiesner will always remain in my family's memories and hearts. Mr. Wiesner is more then an Employer He is a Mentor, Friend, Father Figure, Compassionate Understanding Man that ran a tight ship. He was tough but fair. Gave a lot of people a piece of his compassionate heart. I say He "is" instead of "was" simply because He will always be alive in my and my family's memories and hearts

Celia and Steve Hansen

January 30, 2017

JW....a good man that will definitely be missed. Sympathy to both the Wiesner and Hanus Families.

Joe Urena

January 30, 2017

God Bless Mr Wiesner and Family!

Ginger Sellars

January 30, 2017

I have enjoyed getting to know Mr. Wiesner over the last couple of years. He was truly a great person and such an asset to our community. Our condolences to his family and loved ones.
Dr. Ginger Sellars and the staff at Conroe Wound Center and Texas Foot Surgeons.

Amy and Ron Viator

January 29, 2017

Our sincerest sympathy for all of JW's family. He was a good man and I know he will be missed.

Billy Bennett

January 29, 2017

"Mr. Wiesner was a great personal mentor and always stressed the importance of providing exceptional customer service. His personal interaction with both employees and customers exemplified the definition of a true business professional. This world has lost a great man but the Lord has gained an incredible Angel"

Bob Mikell

January 29, 2017

I'd Like to send my Condolences to the Weisners,I had the pleasure of working with your Team as head Engine builder in the 70s,I loved the Buicks,John Paved the way for many Americans and will never be forgotten,Bob Mikell,Richard Petty Driving Experience

Ken Collins

January 29, 2017

Mr. Wiesner was so very good to me as he was to many others throughout his life. I have learned from the opportunities given and have much to be grateful from having known and worked for the Wiesner family many years. Mr. Wiesner leaves a great legacy in the car business and from all he did for our community. We will miss him very much. Thank you JW for all that you have done.
Rest in peace sir.

Shirley Copeland

January 29, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmy and I had many happy times with John and Beth. We've been friends for many years.

Jesse Alvarez

January 29, 2017

To all the family and Wiesner employees, my deepest condolences on the loss of this great man. JW personally taught me the ins-n-outs of both business and life. He showed me the road of success and opportunity that I never knew existed. Two of his quotes that have shaped my career are "The harder you work the luckier you get." And "There's no finish line."' Peace be with him.

Tammy Bales

January 29, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked for Mr. Wiesner in 1989 he was such a nice man. He will be missed.

Tammy Bales

Brenda Beckwith

January 28, 2017

I have worked for Mr. Wiesner for 33 years. I will truly miss him. He has always treated my family like his family. We will keep his legacy live and continue on the great foundation he built. Rest In Peace Mr. Wiesner. You will always have a part of my heart.

Gayle Laminack

January 28, 2017

As President of the Board of Directors of the Conroe Symphont Orchestra, I have seen John Wiesner's generosity so many times over the past years....he has consistently been a major donor to many non-profit arts organizations in this community. In many instances, if it were not for him, some of these groups would no longer be in existence now. We all owe him a huge debt of gratitude for recognizing the importance of supporting the arts for our children, neighbors and families. May God welcome him with open arms, as heaven now becomes his eternal home. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

James W. Dinkins

January 28, 2017

The Montgomery county community has lost a true legend. It has been my family's privilege to know him for 4 generations, and I have lost a true friend. Rest in Peace J. W.

Will Ewing Jr

January 28, 2017

Mr. Wiesner, Heaven will welcome you ! Please tell my mom that we miss and love her !

Will Ewing Jr

January 28, 2017

Mr. Wiesner was rich with money and friendship for those that didn't have what he had in material wealth ! He didn't know me, but a couple of times, I was at the dealership for vehicle service and he stopped and had very friendly conversations with me! Since that time, I have purchased two more vehicles from the dealership and told others to buy vehicles there ! Rich but human and God fearing !

Tonia Irvine

January 28, 2017

Wes Irvine got John to join the Shriners they were good friends for a long time. Couldn't meet a nicer person.

January 28, 2017

Condolences from old friends in Hempstead.
Jackie Jackson Romine

Sharon Shaw

January 28, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Wiesner. He was a great Friend of Montgomery County Performing Arts and one of our past MCPAS Mardi Gras Kings. Such a generous and caring person. We never saw him without a smile!

Sincerely,
Corky & Sharon Shaw

Kim Castille

January 27, 2017

My deepest condolences to all of Mr Wiesner's family and friends. He was an inspiration to many people. He encouraged his employees to be involved in our community just as much as he was. He was a hands on kind of businessman that came to work every day. He believed in recognizing his employees for their hard work and dedication. He lived a good life filled with many blessings that he shared with us all. He will truly be missed. God bless and Rest In Peace Mr. Wiesner.

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