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Warren William Messerschmidt
1919 - 2017
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1919
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2017
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Warren Messerschmidt Obituary
AGE: 97 • Tinton Falls
Warren William Messerschmidt, 97, from Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls, NJ (formerly from Matawan, NJ) passed away peacefully on April 4, 2017. Warren was born on September 13, 1919 in Jersey City, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Messerschmidt.
He was a graduate of North Plainfield High School and Rutgers University. Warren started his career with Foster Wheeler in Carteret. During World War II, Warren enlisted in the Navy where he served in Panama. Upon his return, he joined NJ Bell Telephone Company working his way up from repairman into commercial management. Heretired after 34 years and then joined Teldata as VP of Operations. He was active in his local community, serving as President of the both the Keyport Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club. He also served as the Secretary of the Kiwanis Club from 1960 to 1976.
Warren's greatest joy was his family. He took particular pride in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved to share in their lives and their accomplishments. He enjoyed boating, tinkering around the home and was always ready to assist his friends and family. But Warren will undoubtedly be best remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He was the life of the party and always ready with a joke or witty comment. All who met him, left with a smile.
Warren is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Elizabeth"Betty" (Narr) Messerschmidt; daughter, Linda Morse; son, Warren William "Bill" Messerschmidt, Jr. (Joanne); 4 grandchildren, Kelly Speakman (Tom), Kristi Daggett (Chris), Warren William "Billy" Messerschmidt III (Marissa), and Emily Messerschmidt; great grandchildren, Megan Speakman, Will Speakman, Avery Daggett and Abigail Daggett. Brothers; Arthur Krumm, Edward Fischerand Robert Messerschmidt; nieces Jennifer Bollenbach andLiese DeBona (Tony); nephews Jeff Messerschmidt and George Newberry (Jeanne) and 5 great nieces and nephews plus 1 great, great niece also survive him. Warren was predeceased by his brother Henry Messerschmidt;stepmother Louise (Triebel) Messerschmidt; nephew,Gordon Messerschmidt and sisters-in law, Doris McLaren, Anne Messerschmidt and Adelaide Krumm.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to remember Warren on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11:00am at Seabrook Village, 3000 Essex Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07753.
Arrangements are being handled by:
Johnson-McGinley
Funeral Home
2652 State route 138
Wall, New Jersey 07719
(732)681-4455
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LINDA LEWIS
April 18, 2017
Mr. M, I'm sure you will be missed by your wonderful family. Everyone always enjoyed your company, your wit and concern for all. Condolences to Your Entire Family, from All of the Lewis Family.
"Give them all hell up there Mr M !!"
Linda (Morse) Lewis, Ocala, FL
Jennifer Bollenbach
April 15, 2017
We will miss Uncle Warren, he was a wonderful and very loving family man. He certainly was the life of the party.
Paulette/Danielle Lindholm
April 12, 2017
Warren was a special man with a wonderful sense of humor. We will miss his cheerful outlook and quick wit and we send our condolences to Betty and his family.
Donna Drago-Saidman
April 11, 2017
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Mr. Messerschmidt. I have fond memories of spending time with him as a young adult. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
April 10, 2017
It is with deepest sympathy we learn of the passing of this wonderful man who influenced so many of us . Ellen and Bill Sheeser
Virginia Grizzle
April 9, 2017
I remember Mr. Messerschmidt through my Dad, Joseph Mendres, from N.J. Bell and the Kiwanis Club which they were both part of. I am so sorry to hear about his passing, he was always such a gentleman. My thoughts are with you all.
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