William Otterbein Wert

I am happy to remember William Wert today, it has been almost 60 years since I have seen Bill Wert he was principal at Eastern regional high school, he was the right man to start a new high school. I wil always be thankful for his patients and understanding of a confused young student. Thank You Mr Wert

My condolences to family and friends. Mr Wert helped build the foundation for Eastern. Thank you
Chuck Ronkin Class of 1973

Mr. Wert was principal of Eastern when I was a student there. He was a wonderful man who had the respect of all the students. He really was a special person.
Debbie Thornton
1977

I knew Mr. Wert only on a personal level, not in his professional life, as father to Kay and grandfather to my niece Athena. As I pass in my kitchen every day, his candlesticks are on the table-I am glad to have these gifts.On too many occasions Mr. Wert was my patient, enduring multiple procedures to keep on going. He really was our patient with multiple lives.At all times he was gracious and welcoming. The family truly was blessed to have him.

We have lost a great american that
exemplified honor, integrity, dignity,
and morality. A rock solid role model and a pillar of society. Mr. Wert's
initials were very appropriately: WOW
"May the lord bless you and keep you,
May the lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you,
May the lord lift up his countenance
upon you, and give you peace."

Grateful Always,
In loving memory,
...

Mr. Wert was principal at Eastern when I began teaching there. He was the very epitome of a professional. He helped mold my career at Eastern. I am so sorry for your loss.

On behalf of the Eastern Camden County Regional Board of Education and the school district's students and staff, I extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Bill Wert. We are extremely grateful to Mr. Wert's for his many years of dedicated service to Eastern High School. He was instrumental in the school's development as one of New Jersey's premier high schools. All of you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Dr. Harold Melleby, Jr.
Superintendent

Dear Aunt Sue, Uncle Jerry and The entire Wert Family,

I am so deeply saddened by the loss of your dad. He was such a special man and he is the reason I have such a wonderful job! He really went to bat for me and I will never ever forget it. I have such fond memories of Aunt Sue bringing me to her house and of watching Mr. Wert build such beautiful pieces of furniture and of playing school with Mrs. Wert, it was such a fond time in my life. You are very blessed Aunt Sue to have...

I would not be the man I am today if it wasn’t for Pop Pop. Thank you for being the best example for 84 years! You truly made a difference in my life.

Your Little Buddy & Grandson

Brian Wert