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Mervin E. Wissler, 80

September 15, 2013

Mervin E. Wissler, 80, of Milton, DE, Formerly of Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA Passed into a better place on Sunday, September 15, 2013. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Oscar and Mary (Stumpf) Wissler. He was married to Marilyn (Schilling) Wissler for over 38 years.

Mervin previously owned and operated the Brewer’s Outlet at Manor Shopping Center and built the store on Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster. He was a Korean Conflict veteran proudly serving as a Tank Commander in the US Army 40th Infantry Division, 223rd Infantry Regiment at the rank of Sergeant First Class from 1950-1953. Mervin was a lifetime member of the VFW and belonged to the MILTON CHEER Senior Center of Milton, DE.

While he was thoughtful and considerate to everyone he knew, to him, his family was the most important.

In addition to his wife Marilyn, he is survived by his children; Richard Wissler, husband of Kathy of Harrisburg, PA, Michele Gaddy of Doha, Qatar, Larry Wissler, husband of Frances of Yuma, Arizona, Sean Wissler, husband of Bonnie of Mountville, PA. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren; Erika, Bryan, Alexandra, Emily, Austin, Nickolas, Diana, Heather, April, and numerous great-grandchildren. He had 5 brothers; Vernon, Melvin, Gerald, Carl, Michael, and 2 sisters, Yvonne Koppehele and Patricia Styer, all of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rodney Wissler.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30AM on Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA. A viewing will be held from 7-9PM on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the funeral home and again on Friday one hour prior to the service. Interment in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mervin’s memory may be made to Bay Health Foundation, 640 S. State St, Dover, DE 19901.

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September 20, 2013

Hi Marilyn,
We are very sad to know the demise of your dear husband Mervin.  He was such a nice person that we will remeber him with love the rest of our life.  Please accept our heart felt condolences.  Best wishes and regards
Dr. Nasir H. Shah and staff

September 20, 2013

Dear Marilyn and family,
We send our sympathy to all during this difficult time in your lives.
You will remember me through Raymond and Jennie Wenger.  I am their son Tom’s, wife.  I also remember you from many moons ago at Jaycettes in Lancaster.  Seems like another lifetime ago.
We weren’t aware that you were living in DE.  So much for keeping up with the neighbors.
A quick update on Jennie.  Raymond passed away in May 2012 from complications due to Parkinsons disease. Jennie fell and broke her hip last Christmas.  At that time she was still in their cottage, but she is currently in personal care in LutherCare in Lititz.
She is in good shape physically, but her mental state continues to decline.
I know that Jennie would send you her sympathy if she could.  She remembers your family well; esp. Sean, Larry and Michele.  You all provided fond memories for her and Raymond.
We hope that your own memories of Merv will help sustain you now and in the future. 
Sincerely, Marian Wenger

September 19, 2013

Mrs. Marilyn and family -we the members, staff, and volunteers of Milton CHEER Activity Center would like to offer our sincerest condolences to you for your loss. We will miss Mr. Merv very much and we will never forget the impact he made on our center. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 
-your friends at Milton CHEER Activity Center

September 19, 2013

I wasn’t ready to lose you Dad. You were there for me at the best and worst parts of my life. I love you, and I’ll miss you more than you could know.  I’m proud and honored to be your son!

September 17, 2013

Aunt Marilyn and family,
Thinking of you during this time!  Uncle Merv meant alot to all of us!  He truly was one of the greatest, caring and loving people I ever met!  His love for animals and his family surpassed anything you could imagine!  Thank you Uncle Merv for showing me how to be a better person in your presence!  We will miss you at the store!  I’ll keep your “coffee cup” empty for the next time I see you…  God Bless all of you!  Heaven gained one of the finest today!!
With love,
Rhonda, Jordan and Jazmine Wissler

September 17, 2013

MRS. WISSLER…SO VERY SAD TO HEAR OF MERV’S DEATH.  PRAYERS ON THE WAY.
DR/MRS HENRY J PAPIERNIK

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Thursday, September 19, 2013
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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