Thomas F. Wisser, 87, of New Tripoli, died March 19, 2019, at Sacred Heart Villa, Reading, Berks County. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Haas) Wisser.

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

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

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.