Louis J. Wiesner Jr.

Louis J. Wiesner, Jr., 87, of East First Ave., Johnstown, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, with his loving family at his side. He was born at home in Johnstown on September 12, 1935, a son of Louis and Julia Makovsky Wiesner, and was a lifelong city resident. In fact, Lou resided in the home where he was born for the vast majority of his life. Here, he helped his mother operate Wiesner's Confectionary Store until its closing in 1970. Lou was a 1953 graduate of Johnstown High School and later attended HVCC for auto mechanics. In May 1954, he began working at Colonial Chevrolet, which would relocate to Gloversville as Glove City Chevrolet until 1966. Lou also worked at Shepard Pontiac and Roosevelt Chevrolet. An opportunity arose at General Telephone Co., and Lou was hired as a mechanic, where he worked for ten years. When the company was renamed Continental Telephone, he was promoted to Motor Vehicle Supervisor, a position he held from 1978 until December 1991. Not a man to be idle, Louie was also a part-time deputy sheriff in Fulton County from 1966 – 1999 and worked part-time security for Price Chopper from 1967-1983. Mr. Wiesner was a member of the Johnstown School Board from 1990- 1999 and directed young people under the Community Service Program. Lou was a Eucharistic Minister and pastoral council member and served on the cemetery committee while attending St. Anthony's Church. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Montuoro, and Charlotte Smith. Survivors include his beloved wife, Joanne Hoffman Wiesner, whom he married on January 26, 1958; six children, who were his pride and joy, Louis III of Buffalo, Linda (Jim) Vineski of FL, Steven of Singapore, Susan (Karl) Hansen of Johnstown, Lawrence (Rebecca) of AZ, and Loretta (Kerry) of NC; thirteen grandchildren, Louis Wiesner IV, Julia (Dan) Lawless, Nicole (Mike) Schmidt, Kathleen Ritchie, Megan (Kevin) Berliner, Bryan Hansen, Gregory (Rachael) Hansen, Mallory (Seth) Miles, Duke and Colt Wiesner, Andrew (Rohit) Palmateer, Kyle (Hannah) Watkins, and Corey Watkins; five precious great-grandchildren, Carter, Caroline, and Connell Schmidt, Giuliana Ritchie, and Benson Berliner to be joined by a brother next month; and niece Jackie Smith along with several more nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 11 am – 1 pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown, followed by a prayer service at 1 pm conducted by Deacon Dick Solar. Spring burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research online: https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout Or by mail to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741

Louis J. Wiesner Jr.

September 12, 1935 - February 14, 2023

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