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Edward F. Willever, 87

Edward F. Willever, 87, died Thursday, January 24, 2013, at his Lititz home. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Edward Campbell and Thelma Mae Eiler Willever. Ed was married to Muriel Joyce Finkbiner Willever for 61 years last August.

He graduated from Spring City High School, Class of 1944, enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served during WWII, and then attended Washington & Jefferson College with the Class of 1949. An insurance agent, he owned Willever Insurance Agency in Bucks County.

Ed was a faithful member, sang in the choir and served as Clerk of the Trustees of Morrisville Presbyterian Church. He was the lead parent of the MPC Youth Club from 1962 to 1972 at church. Ed was past president of Morrisville Rotary Club and a member of the Rotary District La Grande Exchange Committee. Professionally, he served on the Agents Advisory Board of the PA National Mutual Insurance Company in Harrisburg and the State Auto Advisory Board in Columbus, OH.

He loved sailing, music, dining out, travel, his daily walk and socializing with his buddies and walking his dogs. Ed really enjoyed the friendship of the Highlands of Warwick Mixers where he lived for the last 11 years.

In addition to his wife Muriel Joyce, Ed is survived by two daughters: Sharon Lynn, wife of John Riegel of Lititz, and Barbara Alice, wife of James Pianka of Harrisburg; his son Chuck Willever of Lititz; and five grandchildren: Tyler Riegel of Lititz, Leah Riegel of Pittsburgh,  Matt Pianka of Harrisburg, Tim Pianka of Pittsburgh and Kelsey Pianka of Harrisburg.

A Memorial Service will take place 1:30 PM Saturday, February 2, 2013, in the Clubhouse at the Highlands of Warwick, 100 Wickshire Circle, Lititz, PA 17543, with the Rev. Dale Hylton officiating. The family will greet friends on Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at the clubhouse. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, PA 17543 or Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

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Dear Joyce and Family,
Sorry to learn of Ed’s death. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you comfort and peace.
Fondly,
Geri Monatesti
Your former Red Hat Friend

Even though I am far away right now, I would like you to know I am thinking about you during this time.  I’m praying that God will give you his comfort.  I didn’t know Ed very well but knew lots of good things about him from the ladies I have met around the clubhouse.  He will be missed by all his friends there, I know.   

Martha Bochenko

Dear Sharon and Family,
Sincere condolences and prayers go to you all. I’m sure you all blessed his life and in turn you were blessed by knowing him.  May all the good memories be with you.
Your former teaching pal,
Tamara Boyhont

Dear Joyce and Family, May God be with you and comfort you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jeannette Ahlers

We are sorry to hear about Mr. Willever’s passing.  We send our condolences to your family during this difficult time.  You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. 

-District Judge George A. Zozos and Staff

To the Willever Family,

I have many great memories of times out at the lake as well as church activities.
I’m sorry for your lose, you are in my prayers.

Denny Bartels

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