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1937
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2020
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William Wisman Obituary
Thomasville - William H. "Bill" Wisman, Jr., 82, entered into rest Thursday March 12, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Kline) Wisman for 43 years.
Viewings will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. 2114 West Market St., and 2-3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Rose of Lima Church 950 West Market St. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 3 p.m. at the church with Rev. Daniel Richards as celebrant. Full Military Rites will be presented by the York County Veterans Honor Guard at the church, following the mass. Private burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Mr. Wisman was born July 5, 1937 in York, a son of the late William H., Sr., and Marie C. (Connolly) Wisman.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Lynch, husband Jeremy and their children Rachael, Riley, and Jack; his son William R. "Billy" Wisman; and daughter Theresa Adams, husband Nick and her children Cory, Jeremy, Megan, two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Rachael and brothers James Wisman, Harry Wisman, and Bernard Wisman.
Bill was a 1955 graduate of York Catholic High School and attended Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and York College. He was a veteran of the US Army. Recently, Bill worked as a realtor for Berkshire Hathaway. Prior to working in real estate, he held several human resource management positions at Maple Press, Donn Corporation and ACCO. Bill served on the board of directors of many HR organizations, was active in the Knights of Columbus and various charities. He was a life member of the NRA, a charter/life member of the Thirteenth Ward Political Club, a member of Realtors Association of York & Adams County, and the National Association of Realtors. Bill was a life-long sports fan and played and coached for a number of baseball, softball, basketball and bowling teams. He was an avid hunter and couldn't wait to get to the mountains. Bill served as a Deputy Wildlife Conservation Officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 27 years. Despite having many interests, his first love was that of his family, and he couldn't get enough of his grandchildren.
Bill's favorite saying was "I would gladly give my life for my Family, my Faith, or my Country".
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice & Community Care or the American Cancer Society.
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Shirley Simpson
March 26, 2020
Bill and I first met at O'Conor, Piper & Flynn in Shrewsbury. We became instant friends. He was a kind man with a unique sense of humor. When I was in West York near his office I would stop and we would talk about old times, our kids and politics. He dearly loved his family. He will be missed.
March 18, 2020
TO NANCY AND FAMILY. I FIND IT HARD TO EXPRESS MY SADNESS FOR THE EMPTY SPOT THAT YOU ALL HAVE IN YOUR HEARTS. YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER,GRANDFATHER WILL REMAIN WITH YOU ALWAYS.YOU WILL ALWAYS FEEL HIS PRESENTS WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE SUN THE STARS THE SNOWFLAKES THE SPRING FLOWERS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, HE IS THEIR WATCHING OVER YOU! LOVE NEVER GOES AWAY! OUR THOUGHTS OUR WITH YOU DURING THIS SAD TIME! JANE AND BILL REAM
Gayle Sanders
March 18, 2020
I as so sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to know Bill through real estate and learned many things from him thru the years. He would always have positive things to say to encourage and always ready to listen to questions or concerns. But, most of all, I remember how much he cherished his family. May you find comfort in knowing how much he loved you!
March 17, 2020
I considered Bill a good friend and was honored to help he and his clients throughout the years he worked in Real Estate. I always enjoyed the times we spent just talking and i appreciated his strong love for his country and most of all his family. He loved his wife, his kids and grandkids and he always updated me on their latest accomplishments.
I will miss him greatly and my condolences go out to Nancy, Beth, Jeremy and all his family.
He was a great man.
Steve McLaughlin
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G Haugh
March 17, 2020
RIP My very good Friend. You were a trusted friend of mine for many years. You will be so missed. Finally , you will take a break. God Bless You and your family. Love Louise
March 17, 2020
Nancy and Family. I am so sorry to hear that Bill has passed. He was such a source of wisdom in our office and such a pleasure to be with. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred King
SHARRON MINNICH
March 16, 2020
I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. I worked with Bill at Prudential and he always had to pick on me but I know it was because he liked me. We all loved him there and he will be missed. I just can't believe he is gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace sweet man. I didn't know he had children die before he did but rest assured he is with them now. God Bless you all.
Carrie Custis
March 16, 2020
Thinking of you guys during this time. Uncle Bill was a good man, and I have sweet, simple and cherished memories of him. He will be forever missed. Our love to all from Colorado. XOXO
SHERYL & JACK HOOKS Thomasville Auction
March 15, 2020
NANCY & FAMILY
SO SAD TO SEE BILL HAS PASSED AWAY.
HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
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