William F. SMITH
1870 -1. William F. SMITH was born Apr 1870, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Weisenberg Cemetery. Notes:
William Smith and Katie Barbara Arnold had five daughters.
William — Kate Barbara ARNOLD. Kate was born Apr 1872, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Weisenberg Cemetery, LeHigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Annie Alice SMITH was born Dec 1898, Pennsylvania, USA.
- 3. Bertha Tevilla SMITH was born May 1895, Weisenberg Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Aug 1943, Greenwhich Township; was buried Aug 1943, Weisenberg Cemetery.
- 4. Beulah SMITH
- 5. Esta SMITH
- 6. Clara SMITH
Generation: 2
2. Annie Alice SMITH (1.William1) was born Dec 1898, Pennsylvania, USA. Annie — Robert Emanuel WISSER. Robert (son of Oliver F. WISSER and Amanda Louisa HAMMEL) was born 14 Apr 1897, South Whitehall Township, PA; died 20 Feb 1989, Salisbury Township, PA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Ruth WISSER
- 8. June WISSER
- 9. Betty J WISSER
- 10. Pauline WISSER
- 11. Dorthy WISSER
- 12. Kenneth R. WISSER
- 13. Thomas Franklyn WISSER was born 1923; died 1949; was buried 1949, Weisenberg Cemetery, LeHigh County, Pennsylvania, USA.
- 14. William O. WISSER was born 22 Aug 1921; died 08 Jan 1989, At His Home In Fogelsville.
3. Bertha Tevilla SMITH (1.William1) was born May 1895, Weisenberg Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Aug 1943, Greenwhich Township; was buried Aug 1943, Weisenberg Cemetery. Other Events:
- Occupation: Bertha's sister Annie married James' brother Robert E.
Bertha married James Jacob WISSER 22 Apr 1919. James (son of Oliver F. WISSER and Amanda Louisa HAMMEL) was born 28 Jan 1901, South Whitehall Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; died 08 Jun 1981, Noxen, Penn; was buried Jun 1981, Bellevue Cemetary Mausoleum, Ontario, CA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Katherine WISSER was born c 1930, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; died 16 May 2007, South Whitehall Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA.
- 16. E. WISSER
- 17. Ralph J. WISSER was born 14 Dec 1922; died 25 Dec 2010; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA.
Bertha — M.B. HASSLER. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. J. HASSLER
- 19. M. HASSLER
- 20. N. HASSLER
- 21. B.H. HASSLER
4. Beulah SMITH (1.William1) Beulah — J. FRIES. [Group Sheet]
5. Esta SMITH (1.William1) 6. Clara SMITH (1.William1)
Generation: 3
7. Ruth WISSER (2.Annie2, 1.William1) Ruth — Mr. GREENAWALD. [Group Sheet]
8. June WISSER (2.Annie2, 1.William1) June — Ronald HUNSICKER. [Group Sheet]
9. Betty J WISSER (2.Annie2, 1.William1) Betty — Mr. PETERS. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Robert G. PETERS
- 23. Sherwood N. PETERS
- 24. Wanda J. PETERS
- 25. Larry PETERS died 21 Aug 2012.
10. Pauline WISSER (2.Annie2, 1.William1) Pauline — Wallice SCHLEICHER. [Group Sheet]
11. Dorthy WISSER (2.Annie2, 1.William1) Dorthy — Curtis WARMKESSEL. [Group Sheet]
12. Kenneth R. WISSER (2.Annie2, 1.William1) Other Events:
- Obituary: 12 Oct 2009, Morning Call; Kenneth R. Wisser Kenneth R. Wisser, 86 years of Weisenberg Twp. formerly of Orefield passed away on Saturday, October 10 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of the late Mabel L. (Trexler) Wisser. Born in Weisenberg Twp., he was a son of the late Robert E. and Annie A. (Smith) Wisser. He worked in the Final Dept. of Mack Trucks for 33 years retiring in 1975. Kenneth honorably served his country in the Marines during WW II. He was a member of Lehigh Lodge #326 F& AM in Trexlertown, Lehigh Consistory, Rajah Temple of Reading and the Schnecksville VFW. Kenneth was a member of Weisenberg Lutheran Church where he served on Church Council and the Cemetery Assn. for many years. Survivors: Son, Glenn K. of New Tripoli; daughters, Lucille M. wife of Roger Kutz of Macungie, Anna R. wife of Jerry Davies of Nashville,TN, and Gail E. Mangold of New Tripoli with whom he resided; sisters, Dorothy Warmkessel and Ruth Greenawald both of Allentown, Betty Peters and June Hunsicker both of Slatington; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services: 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 at Weisenberg Lutheran Church, 7645 Weisenberg Church Road, New Tripoli, with the Rev. Raymond J. Hand officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m. in the church. Interment will be 11:00 a.m Wednesday in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kellerfuneralhomes.com. Contributions: May be made to the Church Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051. Published in Morning Call from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2009 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mcall/obituary.aspx?n=kenneth-r-wisser&pid=134261582#sthash.Po6fIixH.dpuf
Kenneth — Mabel L. TREXLER. Mabel (daughter of Edward TREXLER and Lillie GEIST) was born Abt 1924, Claussville; died 06 May 1996, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. A.R. WISSER
- 27. L.M. WISSER
- 28. G.E. WISSER
- 29. G.K. WISSER
13. Thomas Franklyn WISSER (2.Annie2, 1.William1) was born 1923; died 1949; was buried 1949, Weisenberg Cemetery, LeHigh County, Pennsylvania, USA. 14. William O. WISSER (2.Annie2, 1.William1) was born 22 Aug 1921; died 08 Jan 1989, At His Home In Fogelsville. Other Events:
- Occupation: Dock Worker & Office Clerk for various trucking firms
Notes:
A dock worker and office clerk for various trucking firms in the Lehigh Valley area for most of his life. He was last employed by Roadway Inc., Tannersville, PA before retiring in 1982. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
William — Charlotte H. JENS. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Betsy WISSER
- 31. David T. WISSER
- 32. John R. WISSER
- 33. Karen WISSER
- 34. Kathleen A. WISSER died 1986.
- 35. William O. WISSER, Jr.
15. Katherine WISSER (3.Bertha2, 1.William1) was born c 1930, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA; died 16 May 2007, South Whitehall Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
- Obituary: 17 May 2007, The Morning Call ; Kathryn A. Ruppert By The Morning Call | May 17, 2007 Kathryn A. Ruppert, 87, of Wescosville, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. She was the wife of the late Ernest W. Ruppert, who died April 25, 2007. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Bertha (Smith) Wisser. She worked at Allen Organ, Macungie, for 25 years until retirement. She was a member of St. Pauls U.C.C. of Trexlertown. Survivors: Stepdaughters, Deborah Michael of Orefield, Paulette Hamilton of Alburtis; stepson, Kim Ruppert of Allentown.
Katherine — Ernest W. RUPPERT. Ernest died 25 Apr 2007. [Group Sheet]
16. E. WISSER (3.Bertha2, 1.William1) E. — C.F. SCHLENKER. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 36. C.J. SCHLENKER
- 37. B. SCHLENKER
- 38. A. SCHLENKER
- 39. D. SCHLENKER
- 40. K. SCHLENKER
- 41. M. SCHLENKER
- 42. D. SCHLENKER
- 43. H. SCHLENKER
17. Ralph J. WISSER (3.Bertha2, 1.William1) was born 14 Dec 1922; died 25 Dec 2010; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA. Other Events:
- Veteran of World War II: He was an Army veteran of World War II Ralph J. Wisser Obituary Ralph J. Wisser, 88, of Allentown, died Saturday, Dec. 25. He was the husband of the late Naomi L. (Grim) Wisser. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are two daughters, Loretta G., wife of Chet Kline of Allentown, and Ruth A., wife of Donald Potak of Walnutport; two brothers, Myron of Allentown and Bob of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two sisters, Evelyn Schlenker of Kempton and Janet Faix of Andreas; four grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and his companion, Gloria Bittner of Orefield. logo Published in Times News on Dec. 28, 2010 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tnonline/obituary.aspx?n=ralph-j-wisser&pid=147466075#sthash.6GcuHdyR.dpuf
- Weiser Families In America Vol 1: 1997, Page 1756; GW36C451
- Obituary: 28 Dec 2010, Published in Morning Call ; Ralph J. Wisser Ralph J. Wisser 88, of Allentown passed away on Saturday, December 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 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. Survivors: Surviving daughters, Loretta G. wife of Chet Kline of Allentown and Ruth A. wife of Donald Potak of Walnutport; brothers, Myron of Allentown, and Bob of Scottsdale, AZ; sisters, Evelyn Schlenker of Kempton and Janet Faix of Andreas PA; four grandchildren and two great-grandsons; companion, Gloria Bittner of Orefield. He was predeceased by brothers, Norman Hassler, Bruce Hassler and Dale Wiser and a sister, Kathryn Ruppert. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church 1343 Long Lane Road, Kutztown, PA Call Wednesday 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Trexler Funeral Home 1625 Highland St., Allentown and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to time of services in the church. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions to the church building fund, 19530. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mcall/obituary.aspx?n=ralph-j-wisser&pid=147463971#fbLoggedOut
Ralph — Naomi L. SNYDER. Naomi (daughter of Charles F. SNYDER and Addie M. SNYDER) was born 11 Nov 1918; died 12 Nov 2001; was buried , New Bethel Zion Cemetary, Grimsville, Berks, PA USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 44. L.G. WISSER
- 45. Ruth A. WISSER was born c1950, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 18 Jan 2013.
18. J. HASSLER (3.Bertha2, 1.William1) 19. M. HASSLER (3.Bertha2, 1.William1) M. married B.L. KRAMER [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Barbara "Hein" HASSLER was born 24 Dec 1958.
- 47. Scott Allen HEIN was born 10 Dec 1964; died 27 Mar 1990.
20. N. HASSLER (3.Bertha2, 1.William1) 21. B.H. HASSLER (3.Bertha2, 1.William1)
Generation: 4
22. Robert G. PETERS (9.Betty3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) Robert — Y.. [Group Sheet]
23. Sherwood N. PETERS (9.Betty3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) Sherwood — T.. [Group Sheet]
24. Wanda J. PETERS (9.Betty3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) Wanda — R. BINDER. [Group Sheet]
25. Larry PETERS (9.Betty3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) died 21 Aug 2012. Larry — T.. [Group Sheet]
26. A.R. WISSER (12.Kenneth3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) A.R. — J. DAVIES. [Group Sheet]
27. L.M. WISSER (12.Kenneth3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) L.M. — R. KUTZ. [Group Sheet]
28. G.E. WISSER (12.Kenneth3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) 29. G.K. WISSER (12.Kenneth3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) 30. Betsy WISSER (14.William3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) 31. David T. WISSER (14.William3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) 32. John R. WISSER (14.William3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) 33. Karen WISSER (14.William3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) Karen — Richard SNYDER. [Group Sheet]
34. Kathleen A. WISSER (14.William3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) died 1986. 35. William O. WISSER, Jr. (14.William3, 2.Annie2, 1.William1) 36. C.J. SCHLENKER (16.E.3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) 37. B. SCHLENKER (16.E.3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) 38. A. SCHLENKER (16.E.3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) 39. D. SCHLENKER (16.E.3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) D. — B. FAJNA. [Group Sheet]
40. K. SCHLENKER (16.E.3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) 41. M. SCHLENKER (16.E.3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) M. — . REIMERT. [Group Sheet]
42. D. SCHLENKER (16.E.3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) D. — F.C. FAJNA, Sr.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 48. K. FAJNA
- 49. C.F. FAJNA
- 50. F.C. FAJNA, Jr.
43. H. SCHLENKER (16.E.3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) 44. L.G. WISSER (17.Ralph3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) L.G. — C. KLINE. [Group Sheet]
45. Ruth A. WISSER (17.Ralph3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) was born c1950, Kutztown, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA; died 18 Jan 2013. Other Events:
- Obituary: Mrs. Ruth A. Potak, 64, of Walnutport, died Friday, Jan. 18. She was the wife of Donald J. Potak. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Naomi L. (Grim) Wisser. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service and previously was employed by the Phoenix Clothes. Surviving in addition to her husband bare a son, Andrew J. of Walnutport; a daughter, Petty Officer, Jessica L., serving with the U.S. Coast Guard in Hampton Bays, Long Island, NY; and sister, Loretta G. Kline of Parrish, Fla. Published in Times News on January 21, 2013 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mcall/obituary.aspx?pid=162523239#fbLoggedOut
- Personal Web Page: http://wisserfamily.com/wisserrutha_d2013.html; http://wisserfamily.com/wisserrutha_d2013.html
Ruth — D.J. POTAK. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. A.J. POTAK
- 52. J.L. POTAK
46. Barbara "Hein" HASSLER (19.M.3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) was born 24 Dec 1958. 47. Scott Allen HEIN (19.M.3, 3.Bertha2, 1.William1) was born 10 Dec 1964; died 27 Mar 1990.