Nien-Ling Wacker

Nien-Ling Wacker, 70

Nien-Ling Wacker, a resident of Calif. for more than 30 years, died October 19, 2014 in Long Beach, Calif.

Mrs. Wacker, a native of Shanghai, China, was born September 10, 1944. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a Master of Science degree in physical chemistry from the University of Southern California (USC).

She began her career in the computer industry as a systems analyst and programmer, and subsequently joined the USC computer science department as an instructor.

Mrs. Wacker was best known as the founder, president and chief executive officer of Laserfiche, a leading provider of enterprise content management software. She was a pioneer in the field of data imaging, with a singular vision of developing software that people love to use and creating a place where people love to come to work. Under her leadership, she was successful in building a flourishing company with nine offices in six countries; a trusted, proven software suite; and an enthusiastic community of users, resellers and staff.

Mrs. Wacker earned extensive recognition throughout her career, including the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) Pioneer of the Year Award, the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) Visionary Award, the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the USC Department of Chemistry Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Mrs. Wacker is survived by her husband, Chris Wacker; her son, Peter Wayman; her daughter-in-law Marci and her grandchildren Glenn, Twyla and Maril Wayman; and her younger siblings Lynn Tagami, Lily, Vincent, Moses, John and Larry Tung.

A memorial service was held Monday at St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church in Huntington Beach, Calif. Please sign the guestbook at www.presstelegram.com/obits.