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Richard Wissing Obituary

Richard W. Wissing, 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Central DuPage Hospital surrounded by his family. Richard was born on October 27, 1925 at Swedish American Hospital in Chicago, the only child of the late Sam and Clara (nee Foss) Wissing. Dick attended Lutheran Grade School in Lombard, High School at Glenbard in Glen Ellyn, and immediately after high school graduation in 1943, entered the US Navy. He was honorably discharged April 18, 1946. He then worked as an electrotyper at Donnely Co. in Chicago and then in a printing company in St. Charles. He owned an A & W Restaurant for a time. He then became a realtor for Fox Real Estate in West Chicago. Being a realtor was the job he loved the most and at which he was highly successful. He was an excellent salesman. He worshiped at Faith Lutheran Church on Kaneville Rd. in Geneva. Dick is survived by his wife of fifty years, Norma (nee Stahl); his three children, Phyl Holt, Mark (Vivian), Rick (Sandy); four grandchildren, Rachael, Niki, Dan and Mike; six great-grandchildren; one aunt; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Stephen Holt. Visitation Thursday, January 17th from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Williams-Woodward Funeral Home, 820 Pine St., West Chicago (Rt. 59 & Pine Sts.). Visitation Friday, January 18th from 10:30 a.m. until time of service 11:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1745 Kaneville Rd., Geneva, IL 60134. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Association for Individual Development, 309 West New Indian Trail Court, Aurora, IL 60506-2494 or Faith Lutheran Church. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Info: 630-231-1300 or www.williams-woodward.com

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Jan. 16, 2013.

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Sally Colford Bennett

January 17, 2013

Dear Mrs. Wissing and family, my prayers go out to you that you will be comforted in this time of earthly loss. You were my English teacher and today, I teach English at a local college. Bless you and your family!

My sister, Jackie, who also loves you, and myself.

Joy Meriam McConnell

January 17, 2013

Mrs. Wissing, I knew you as Miss Stahl. You were a favorite teacher who influenced my life. I am sending you my loving thoughts as you go through this difficult time. I see that you are surrounded by children and grandchildren, who, I imagine are a great comfort to you. Please know that you have contributed more than you know to lives of your students and of many others. Love, Peace, Joy

Lois and George in Sep. 2012

Lois Fischer, born Wissing

January 17, 2013

I have lots of memories of Richard -- we had great times playing games as children in Oregon, Illinois.

Carolyn McGawn-Morris

January 17, 2013

As you travel the path of grief, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, Norma, and with all the family.

Gail (Dean) Cotton

January 17, 2013

I am sorry to learn of your loss. Peace to all the family.

Jamie Colford-Taylor

January 16, 2013

Sorry to hear of your husband's death. Best to you and your family.

Luis Pannarale

January 16, 2013

Mrs. Wissing, am so sorry for your loss. I was a student at WCCHS from 63 - 67. It was because of teachers like you that I myself became a teacher, for 32 years and I need to say Thank You.

January 16, 2013

Mrs. Wissing,am so sorry about your loss, I was a student at WCCHS 63 - 67, it was because of teachers like you that I became a teacher. Was in Ed. For 32 years. Thank you... Luis Pannarale. fresno Ca.

George Pesetski

January 16, 2013

Sorry to hear of Dicks passing. He was a fine man with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace and happiness.

Cathy Fairbank Byars

January 16, 2013

Mark, I am sorry to hear about you father. You are in my thoughts.

January 16, 2013

Norma, We are so sorry to hear of Dick's death. Chuck always enjoyed talking with him when he would come into Murphy's Hardware. We send our sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Chuck & Sandra (Glasshagel) Brown

January 16, 2013

Dear Norma and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Ethel Holt-Stout

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