October 6, 2003
George O. Wissel, age 56, died Monday (October 6, 2003) in Richmond at the home of his sister. He was born in Richmond on April 13, 1947 to Peter and Marcia Clevenger Wissel. He had owned and operated a collection agency in Muncie and had worked for Manpower in Connersville. He had worked as a golf instructor and was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and was a 32 year member of the Optimist Club where he was a past president and past district officer
Survivors include - Wife - Theresa Glass Wissel of Connersville
Daughter - Christine Perotti of Fort Collins, Colorado
Sons - George Wissel of Mooreland, Indiana
Antony Wissel of Indianapolis
Andrew Wissel of Atlanta, Georgia
Timothy Wissel of Anderson
Sisters - Edna Pietsch of West Lafayette, Indiana
Jeanne Kelly of Richmond
Nancy Godbey of New Hampshire
Brothers - William Wissel of Indianapolis
Joseph Wissel of Indianapolis
Grandchildren - Kari Elizabeth Wissel, Taylor Alexis Wissel, Peter Wissel, Colin W. Perotti, Kerysten Smith
Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews
His parents; brothers David Wissel, John Wissel, Peter Wissel Jr.; and a sister, Susan Wissel, are also deceased.
Services will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday (October 9, 2003) in Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary.
Father Todd Riebe will officiate.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday (October 9, 2003) from 3 - 6 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Connersville Optimist Club, PO Box 202, Connersville, Indiana 47331. www.riggle-waltermann.com