Obituary for William F. Weissert Sr.
William F. Weissert, Sr. affectionately known as Bill, Mr. Bill. Uncle Bill, Dad, Poppy, Pop and Grandpa
passed away on November 14, 2023. He had just turned 93 years young on November 10 th . He was born
to Josephine and Frederick Weissert in South Fallsburg, NY on November 10, 1930. He was predeceased
by his loving wife Carolyn Weissert, his step-daughter Debbie Stresing and grandson Ryan Weissert.
One of nine children he was predeceased by his sisters Doris Mukulski, Judy (and husband ) Jerry
Hamilton, Joyce (and husband) Erik Rothacker, Shirley (and husband) Harry Carey, brother-in-law
Herbie, Freer Joseph Weissert, Bob (and wife) Evelyn Weissert.
He is survived by his son William Weissert Jr. (Ruth), daughter Tammy (Tom) Rhein Jr., stepsons Ken St.
Denis, Mark (Diane) Vandover, David (Tamara) Vandover, sisters Jean Freer, Winnie (and husband) John
McCarey, and loving sister-in-law Grace Weissert. There are many nieces and nephews surviving Uncle
Bill but his niece Betty Jo and partner Harold held extra special places in his heart. Surviving
grandchildren include Tris (Mike), Sean , Adam, Shawn, Chris (Nicole), Matthew and Melissa (Ryan),
Jake-Thomas (Nev) and Joshua Rhein and multiple great grandchildren with the youngest being little
Auroa.
A Koren War Veteran, Bill received the Occupation Medal Germany and the National Defense Medal during his time of service. While early in life he
worked for the Railroad and was in the Painters union he retired from Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center as
a Sr. Treatment Assistant after almost 25 years of service, then continued to paint well into his 70’s. He
worked two jobs most of his life working nights , sleeping only 4 hours every night then painting all day.
He had a work ethic that stood out amongst most and passed that onto his children. He loved watching
boats, tending to his lawn, was an avid dog lover and having a cold beer. He was a fixer and would often
be found tinkering with something that wasn’t working until he fixed.
We thank all those that helped to care for him in recent years including Belle Reeve and Scranton
Inpatient Hospice Unit.
Visitation will be held at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940 on Monday, November 20, 2023 from 4-7 pm. Military Honors will be held at 6:00 pm.
“Fly High Poppy - give mommy a hug from us -we know she came for you . We love you and we will miss you.”
Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
20
Nov
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Visitation
Monday
20
Nov
6:00 PM
- 6:15 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Military Honors
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