James
James Wilt
d. April 14, 2012
James W. Wilt, 92, Hartleton
James Wilson Wilt, 92, of 514 Main St., since 1952, entered into rest at 7:15 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg, where he had been a resident for one week.
He was born April 23, 1919, in Sunbury, a son of the late Irvin A. and Jennie E. (Spicher) Wilt. On November 10, 1941, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he married the former Marguerite VonNeida, who preceded him in death December 30, 1986.
James was of the Lutheran faith.
He served in the Army, Company 1, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Division from August 4, 1943 until his honorable discharge February 13, 1946. During his service he earned the WWII Victory Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippines Liberation ribbon with bronze star, and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze service star.
James was employed at the Laurelton Center, as a paint foreman for 35 years, until he retired in 1981. Earlier in life, he was employed at the Watsontown Foundry, Laurelton Foundry, and Pennsylvania House, Lewisburg.
He enjoyed bowling, woodworking, watching the "Price is Right", and baseball, especially a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Bob Wagner of Laurelton; one granddaughter, Dedra and her husband Jeff Mowery of Lewisburg; one great grandson, Owen; two brothers, Fred Wilt, and Kay Wilt; and two sisters, Anna Baker, and Patricia Fiss.
He was preceded in death by 6 brothers, Eugene, Jack, Irvin, Jr., Donald, Robert, and William; and 4 sisters, Dorothea Wilt, Nancy Jo Deal, Betty Wilt, and Geraldine Wilt.
Family and friends are welcome from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be conducted at noon, with Pastor Ron Wagner, officiating.
Burial will be in the Hartleton Cemetery, with military honors by the Mifflinburg American Legion Post 410.
"Another patriotic American veteran is gone."
James Wilson Wilt, 92, of 514 Main St., since 1952, entered into rest at 7:15 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg, where he had been a resident for one week.
He was born April 23, 1919, in Sunbury, a son of the late Irvin A. and Jennie E. (Spicher) Wilt. On November 10, 1941, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he married the former Marguerite VonNeida, who preceded him in death December 30, 1986.
James was of the Lutheran faith.
He served in the Army, Company 1, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Division from August 4, 1943 until his honorable discharge February 13, 1946. During his service he earned the WWII Victory Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippines Liberation ribbon with bronze star, and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze service star.
James was employed at the Laurelton Center, as a paint foreman for 35 years, until he retired in 1981. Earlier in life, he was employed at the Watsontown Foundry, Laurelton Foundry, and Pennsylvania House, Lewisburg.
He enjoyed bowling, woodworking, watching the "Price is Right", and baseball, especially a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Bob Wagner of Laurelton; one granddaughter, Dedra and her husband Jeff Mowery of Lewisburg; one great grandson, Owen; two brothers, Fred Wilt, and Kay Wilt; and two sisters, Anna Baker, and Patricia Fiss.
He was preceded in death by 6 brothers, Eugene, Jack, Irvin, Jr., Donald, Robert, and William; and 4 sisters, Dorothea Wilt, Nancy Jo Deal, Betty Wilt, and Geraldine Wilt.
Family and friends are welcome from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be conducted at noon, with Pastor Ron Wagner, officiating.
Burial will be in the Hartleton Cemetery, with military honors by the Mifflinburg American Legion Post 410.
"Another patriotic American veteran is gone."
Visitation Details
Thursday, April 19th, 2012, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Service Details
Thursday, April 19th, 2012, 12:00pm, Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Interment Details
Hartleton Cemetery
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