EDWARD C. WIER
NORWICH – Edward C. Wier, 72, of Norwich, passed away Friday evening, January 30, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hopsital.
Ed was born on July 27, 1942 in Gaylord, MI the son of Charles and Edith (Elsey) Wiewiorski. His early childhood years were spent in Gaylord and in 1947 moved with his family to Kingston, NY. Over the years he lived in several areas including Walton and in 1972 came to Norwich where he has made his home until his death. Ed’s working career was with NYSEG for 30 years retiring as Chief Lineman in 1997. Following his retirement Ed found contentment in working the land. He loved being on his tractor making any piece of land useable.
Ed is survived by his children; Todd Wier and wife Cynthia of Norwich; Mark Wier and partner Matthew Cairns of Jackson Heights; his companion of 20 years Betty Jo Travis of Norwich; his sisters Rosemary Whitaker and husband Glen (Whit) of Oneonta; Betty Brown of Johannesburg, MI; and his grandchildren Allison, Owen and Parker Wier. Also surviving is his sister-in-law Susan Wier of Walton; the children of his companion Dawn Ackerman, Michael Haskins and their children Pamela Ackerman, Toni Ackerman, Craig Ackerman and Jeremiah Haskins. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive.
Ed was predeceased by his sister Ilah Dowker and brothers Daniel Wier and Elmer Saddler.
Graveside services for Ed will be held in the spring at the Walton Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home, 116 No. Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815 on Thursday from 4-6 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.RJFahyFuneralHome.com.