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Ralph Wisser Obituary
Ralph J. Wisser, 88, Allentown, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, in his
home.
He was the husband of the late Naomi L. (Grim) Wisser.
Born in Seiberling, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late James J. and Bertha T. (Smith) Wisser.
He was a member of Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kutztown. He was also a member of Lehigh Lodge 326, F&AM, Macungie; Reading Consistory; and the Reading Rajah Shrine.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked at Mack Trucks for 37 years, retiring in 1978.
Surviving are daughters, Loretta G., wife of Chet Kline, Allentown, and Ruth A., wife of Donald Potak, Walnutport; brothers, Myron, Allentown, and Bob, Scottsdale, Ariz.; sisters, Evelyn Schlenker, Kempton, and Janet Faix, Andreas, Pa.; four grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and companion, Gloria Bittner, Orefield.
He was predeceased by brothers: Norman Hassler, Bruce Hassler and Dale Wisser, and a sister, Kathryn Ruppert.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Kutztown. Call: Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown, and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services in the church.
In lieu of flowers contributions to the church building fund, 19530. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Wisser
January 6, 2011
Dear Loretta, Ruth & Families,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. We're sure your Dad will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Linda Pfeifly, Sandra (Pfeifly) Nicholas
Gary Wisser
January 1, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Ralph was my uncle and although I have not seen him for many years, I remember my father Dale and Uncle Bob speaking fondly of him. I placed a page in the Wisser Family website in his honor. (wisserfamily.com/wisserralphj).
Sincerely,
Gary Wisser
DARLENE FAJNA
December 30, 2010
I WILL LIGHT THIS CANDLE IN MEMORY OF YOU UNCLE RALPH...MAY IT ALWAYS BE LIT IN THE HEARTS OF THE FAMILY AND THE HEARTS OF YOUR FRIENDS.BECAUSE YOU LIT UP EVERYONES HEART AND LIFE...... IT WILL ALWAYS BE LIT FOR YOU.FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.
Nancy Dorfman
December 30, 2010
Ralph was a good neighbor and friend. We lived two houses away for 21 years. My daughters and I will miss him very much, as we do Naomi and Beaulah.
Sincerely,
Nancy Dorfman
Barbara and Frank Pordan
December 29, 2010
To Loretta and her family,
Please accept our sympathy on the death of your father and grandfather. Our prayers are with you all.
Barbara and Frank Pordan
December 29, 2010
Ruth, Don, Jessica, and Andrew,
Please accept our sympathy on the death of your father and grandfather. Our prayers are with him, and with you - and that pleasant memories will ease your grief. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Love, Aunt Barb and Uncle Frank
December 28, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to all the family....Ralph was our neighbor and was so very much liked by everybody...his quick witted sense of humor and zest for life brought smiles to our faces...will never forget him.....Sincerely, The Moyer Family
DARLENE FAJNA
December 28, 2010
GOD BLESS YOU UNCLE RALPH... YOU WILL BE MISSED...I AM THINKING OF YOU LORETTA AND RUTH , AND YOUR FAMILIES..LOTS OF LOVE..
Karen Kollar
December 28, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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