Thomas F. Wisser, 87, of New Tripoli, died March 19, 2019, in Sacred Heart Villa, Reading, Berks County.

He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Haas) Wisser.

Born July 30, 1931, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Alfred and Margaret (Bechtel) Wisser.

A lifelong farmer in Lower Milford Township and New Tripoli areas for 44 years, he retired in 1997.

He also worked at Kraft Foods, Brown’s Mill and as a courier for New Tripoli Bank.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War earning the rank of corporal.

An active member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Orefield, he served as an usher and helped with the Knights of Columbus breakfasts.

He was an active member of the Pastorius Home Association, both in Germansville and in Germany, the Junior Order of Mechanics and the American Legion.

He enjoyed traveling, playing cards and gardening.

His survivors include children Philip T. Wisser of New Tripoli, Alice M. Seyler and her husband, Barry, of New Tripoli, Lois A. Reyes of Whitehall, Joan A. Mege of Sinking Spring; sisters Ss. Catherine Wisser of Laureldale, Beatrice Mesaros of Allentown; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.