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JOHN WACKERMAN Obituary

WACKERMAN
JOHN "JAY" A.


Of Glenside, PA, Patriarch of the Wackerman family was called to his eternal rest on December 28, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 5, 1934. Only child of John and Marion Wackerman; loving husband of 59 years to Martha (Clarke) Wackerman; father of Rev. John, Christopher (Sherri), Susan (Michael) Nedbal, Sallyann, Daniel (Elyse), Maria (Paul) Morrison, Martha "Anne" Smith; grandfather ("Pappy") of Anissa, Christopher, Katelyn, Marybeth "Georgie", Michael, Johnny, Daniel, Colin, Meggie (Michael), Joey, Anthony, James, Leo, Annie, Emma, Sally, Sophie and Ella; great grandfather of Ava and Toby; dear and beloved friend to many.
A character of life, a true friend, a tireless worker, kindhearted and benevolent, mischievous, charming, wry in humor and childlike in humility.
Services: Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 Immaculate Conception Church 606 West Avenue, Jenkintown PA 19046. Visitation 9 A.M. Mass 11:00 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Immaculate Conception Church.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dec. 31, 2019.

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Ann Reynolds

January 5, 2020

We have fond memories of Mr. Wackerman working on our house, and others, on Queen Lane in East Falls thirty years ago. One day I said to our toddler, Tom, there's Mr. Wackerman! Tom shouted Wackoo!!! And John smiled and laughed and replied that yes, he was a wackoo. Such a gentleman, John was a positive presence on our street.

Steer Family

December 31, 2019

Your Steer/Virginia family is so saddened to hear of the passing of your father. We send up prayers during this difficult time & our deepest condolences to the Wackerman family & friends.

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