George R. Wiest Jr. age 80, of Harrisonville passed Friday, December 1st, 2017 at Friends Village with his family by his side. George was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as an Electrician for Texaco / Coastal for 35 years. He enjoyed spending his time at Bridgeport and Alcyon Speedway. He was also an avid carpenter with a passion for making children's toys.
George is survived by his loving wife Rosemarie (nee Wyzykowski), his sons Jim and his wife Sharon, Rob and wife Robin Wiest. One grandson Jimmy and by sisters Virginia Cope and Barbara Graves.
Family and Friends are invited to visit from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, December 7th, 2017 at Smith Funeral Home 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, with burial to follow at Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, NJ 08020.
In Lieu of flowers the family asks for donations can be made to one of three organizations, Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517, Friends Village Fund http://www.friendsvillage.org/friends-giving/other-ways-to-give/, or Compassionate Care Hospice 248 E. Chestnut Hill Rd. Suite 4 Newark, DE 19713.
Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com