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John Charles Wissmiller
June 20, 1940 - Jan. 13, 2022
BLOOMINGTON - John Charles Wissmiller, 81, of Bloomington, formerly of Cooksville, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.
He was born June 20, 1940 in Normal, IL, to Fredrick and Doris (Martin) Wissmiller. John was graduated Valedictorian from Octavia High School in 1958. He also graduated Valedictorian with his Bachelor's degree of Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois in 1964. He then received his Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT. John worked for General Telephone for over 30 years before retiring. And for the past eight-years he has resided at the Bickford House in Bloomington. John was a member of Cooksville Union Church and enjoyed playing the organ for services.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation rites have been accorded through East Lawn Funeral Home, 1102 Airport Road, Bloomington, IL. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.eastlawnmemorial.com.
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Chaplain Joan Collins
January 10, 2024
John is making good music in heaven right about now, entertaining the Angels and all. His soul is so satisfied I know. Earth certainly misses the gift of "presence" that he was while he lived. Rest on brother in Christ.
Chaplain Joan Collins
January 19, 2022
John, thank you for blessing Bickford with the gift of music. You played so well for every worship service willingly and cheerfully. Now you're playing songs of Zion in the heavenlies. God bless your memories for your absence is felt in meaningful ways.
Martha Bliss Ehlers
January 16, 2022
I was a class behind John at Octavia High School, played in the band with him and held him in high esteem. He was brilliant and talented yet humble, gentle, and kind, a friend. I was so sorry to learn of his passing.
Connie Eades
January 16, 2022
So sorry to hear about John. He was a very talented and giving person. I enjoyed listening to him play and enjoyed playing duets with him at church. When we had Kids Day Out on Thursdays at church. He was right there lending a helping hand. His beautiful music will always be remembered in my heart
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