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Edward Wiswesser Obituary
Edward H. Wiswesser, 100, of Pennside, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Jane (Warren) Wiswesser, who passed away June 21, 1995.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Louis and Hattie (Flatt) Wiswesser.
Ed graduated high school from the Reading School Systems and later graduated from the Wyomissing Polytechnic
Institute (WPI) now known as Penn State Berks.
He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Mt. Penn, and from 1940-1946 worked at the Philadelphia Naval Yard designing warships for the United States Navy including the Battleships New Jersey and the Wisconsin, which he was very proud of.
He retired as a professional mechanical engineer who had various careers in the designing of boilers, piping, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. He also worked on the design of power plants and had experience working with municipal water systems. After his retirement in 1982 from Spotts, Stevens and McCoy, he continued engineering work as a private consultant.
Ed was the past president of the Reading Chapter of the Penna. Society of Professional Engineers and the past
president of the Reading Chapter of the Navy League of the United States. He was also a member of the Reading Society of Model Engineers and had authored a book on the history of the Reading Steam Locomotives.
Ed is survived by two sons, Richard E., husband of Donna, of Exeter, Randall L., husband of Ruth Ann, of Laureldale; and one daughter, Carol J., wife of Fraser Clemons, of
California. He is also survived by six grandchildren:
Michelle, Julie, Lori, Jesse, Amy, Jonathan; and great-granddaughters, Sophia and Hanna.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Karl A. and William J. "Bill."
Visitation with family and friends will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018, from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with services
beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Lutz Funeral Home Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Ave., Mt. Penn. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 210 N. 25th St., Reading, 19606.
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Francine Serratore
April 3, 2018
I purchased ship and railroad plans from Ed since 1987. He was always helpful and I enjoyed our phone calls over the years.
Last Year, he told me he wasn't doing well I and was going call him again this month.
He will be sorely missed in the hobby industry and is probably irreplaceable.
Rest in Peace Friend.
Trishia Koch
March 25, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. I was away on vacation when I heard the news. Ed was a delight! I met him while I worked at the post office and always enjoyed his conversations and his happy outlook on life. He surprised me with a phone call last month and I'm happy I got to talk to him. He was very proud of his family! Again, sorry for your loss.
Kim Murphy
March 6, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Ed on WPI things while I was at Penn State. Such a wonderful and knowledgeable man.
Gaylene Pickens
March 6, 2018
Such a wonderful man and friend! Always enjoyed our times at Arner's restaurant. Much love to the family.
March 6, 2018
Wiswesser Family-
We are sorry to hear about your Dad. You were very lucky to have him in life for so long. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Marty and Lisa (Mundell) Korecky
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