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George Bissinger Obituary
George was born in Pennsylvania to John A. Bissinger and Rosella Minick Bissinger on August 27, 1940. George attended the University of Chicago, DePaul University, and Notre Dame, with post-doc work at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Rutgers University. He taught physics at East Carolina University for over 35 years, starting as director of the Accelerator Lab, then director of the Acoustics Lab, studying the acoustical properties of stringed instruments. He authored The Contemporary Violin, a compilation of his work.
George was an avid birder, photographer, and collector of model trains. He spent thousands of hours along the Outer Banks and various state and national parks, photographing birds and plants.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy, and his children, Amy and Jared.
A remembrance gathering will be held on Monday, May 19. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, https://ncwf.org/, or the North Carolina Symphony, https://ncsymphony.org/donate/.
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Mariateresa Bissinger
May 6, 2025
Our Uncle George was an inspiration to me. He did what he loved and inspired me to never stop learning. I remember when I was in 2nd grade, my sense of overconfidence in having learned some big words, so I challenged Uncle George to a spelling Bee! He won, of course, but I loved that he let me try anyway. He was a gentle and kind Uncle and so very intelligent. His passing marks the end of an Era, all of the Bissingers who used to live at the Jenkintown house across from Noble Station are now together again in Heaven. Grandmom and Grandpop Bissinger, Dad, Uncle David, Aunt Barbara and now Uncle George. I see their old house all the time and remember the secret door down the basement steps and the games and toys stored there. I remember we were never allowed to go up to the 3rd floor and bother Uncle George, because he might be working. He had all his violins up there. My fondest memories of the Bissingers involves classical music and a museum somewhere out near Harrisburg, can someone remind me who had the museum? Anyway, we will miss you, Uncle George. Thank you for being such an inspiration of the good and quiet life that is possible.
John McQueen
May 1, 2025
George and I spent quite a lot of time in Chapel Hill, sharing an office in the physics building and sharing a house where I enjoyed his immense collections of classical recordings.
What I would lie to know is where is the remembrance gathering to be held and when.
I currently live in Greenville.
Mitzi Cherry Moye
April 30, 2025
Dearest Wendy, Jared & Amy- So sorry to see this! I remember George 's big smile and frequent participation in school events. Prayers for you all-
Love, Mitzi Cherry Moye
Andy, Holly and Larry
G. Michael Poteat
April 29, 2025
Dr. Bissinger was a passionate about the physics of acoustical instruments - specifically violins. I knew him through my work at ECU in the College of Arts and Sciences. He was always a good colleague and I am sorry to hear about his passing.
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