David Paul Wiser, 63, passed away June 7, 2010, of a long-term illness. He was born March 17, 1947, in Braddock, Pa. He graduated from Wilmerding High School, then attended Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh, for three years. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, serving as trombonist in the Air Force band. His music degree was completed at UNLV after relocating to Las Vegas in 1975. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; children, Natalie Wiser-Orozco and Erick Wiser; and parents, Raymond and Anne Wiser of North Versailles, Pa. For 30 years, his love of music, as well as electronics, has been realized as owner/technician of Wiser Electronics, servicing electronic organs and equipment for churches, hotels, professional musicians and residents of Las Vegas. Many have depended on David for his professional expertise, and he will be missed. Viewing will be from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, June 12. Services will be at noon Sunday, June 13, with a reception to follow, all at Palm Mortuary, 6701 N. Jones Blvd. A reception will be held after services at same location.
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June 14, 2010
Dear Wiser Family,
I first met Dave in 1980 when I needed someone to do some repairs on one of my personal instruments. Over the years my business was lucky to have someone of Dave's caliber and integrity to service our customer's instruments.
It was a pleasure and my good fortune to have known Dave for over thirty years. He will be sadly missed by many.
My deepest condolences to the Wiser family.
Jim Mason
Family Music Centers
June 13, 2010
Robbie Sims
Dear Wiser Family: I know Angel and Natalie from Southern California and have heard so many wonderful things about Mr. Wiser. So very sorry for your loss and you all are in my thoughts and prayers. With Love,
June 12, 2010
Janet Roth
My dear Friend Elaine, Natalie, Erick, Mr. & Mrs. Wiser my heart goes out to all of you in this time of sorrow. So many times Dave opened your home to me and treated me like family. I have many pleasant memories of my visits with you. I particularly recall the fun we had dancing at Natalie's and Angel's wedding. At Erick's baseball games, Dave would express how proud he was of his son. His love for you Elaine was apparent by the way he would put his arm around you. Here's to the many happy times we shared. I am so very sorry that I can't be with you now. May our blessed Jesus gather you in his arms and give you peace in your time of sorrow. I love you all. Janet Roth
June 12, 2010
Dear Elaine and family. I am certainly sad to see my buddy leave this world. As technician friends, we always had some war stories to tell in the business. Both Joy and I will be praying for you and the family.
Rev. Eden R., and Joy M. Bloch.
(The minister who did the Natalie and Angel Orozco wedding in Riverside Ca.)
June 12, 2010
Mary Ann & Sid Guliford
Elaine, Natalie & Eric, our prayers and thoughts are with you and our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Mary Ann, Sid & Family
June 11, 2010
Daniel & Michelle Orozco
David was a well decorated man for the life he lived. from one soldier to another I salute him. Michelle and myself extend our deepest sympathies.
June 11, 2010
I am printing Mr. Wiser's obituary and sending it to my mother (a fellow Wilmerding High alumni, now living in New Florence, PA). Heart felt sympathy to all sharing this loss.
June 11, 2010
Andrea Chamoun
Elaine,
May you have comfort for your sorrow in the loss of David, may you have courage for each day with the loss of your husband’s special touch, may you have strength to face this journey without David’s special love, may you have David’s memories to light your way, and may you have peace to fill your heart in David’s absence. Although you may not understand why this illness had to take his life, David’s everlasting love will hold you gently in the hollow of his hand as David rests in heaven.
David left his mark on the world by the way he had lived, by the way he treated people and family (especially, his cousins in his youthful years), and the meaningful difference he made in the lives he touched. Let each tear that falls remind you of his love. David will always be remembered in my memories as a great cousin who always shared his home with my sisters and I. David would play the trombone for us and tenderly share his heart and warm feelings. David was an important part of my life while I was growing up. You and your family—Natalie and Erick--are in my thoughts and may it comfort you to know that I am very sorry to hear of David’s death. May David’s love shine on like a never ending light that brings happiness and comfort in future times.
In Deep Sympathy,
Andrea Chamoun, David’s Cousin
“God Bless You and Your Family”
June 11, 2010
Ray Uhlich
June 11, 2010
Ray & Timmi Uhlich
Elaine: We are going to miss Dave so much. You can't know how much we enjoyed our visits with you guys whenever we made it to Las Vegas. We were so looking forward to our coming visit. You, Eric, Natalie, and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. I thought maybe you would enjoy seeing a great picture from our last trip - I'm adding it to the gallery.
June 11, 2010
Sharon Evans
Dear Elaine, Erick and family,
May I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family as you pass through this valley of saddness. May you feel the Blessings of GOD's love as he gives you that Peace that goes beyond all understanding. You in my thoughts and prayers. Celebrate David's Life - assured, he is resting in Heaven's Peace and Tranquility, with his Savior, Jesus Christ!
June 11, 2010
John Hansen
Dear Elaine. When Dave left, he took a lifelong wealth of knowledge with him, about the musical instruments that I and those in my industry use daily. There is no substitute for Dave in his arena. He was a craftsman. He was an honest man too. It is hard to find one of those and even rarer to find both in the same man. Speaking for myself and for those in the sound and backline industry, we will miss him. You can't just find another Dave Wiser. John Hansen AV Vegas
June 11, 2010
Andy Seitz
Elaine; We all miss Dave almost as much as you do. He has been such a help setting up got our annual convention there in Las Vegas. We share your grief, especially next month when we set-up for the convention. I will keep you in my prayers.
Andy Seitz d.b.a. the CIRCUIT RIDER
[email protected]
June 11, 2010
roger scoggins
my thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. roger scoggins(athens, ga.)
June 11, 2010
Elaine, I had great admiration for Dave and his work ethic as I had come to know him through all the work with MITA. I know you miss him and we all will miss him. My prayers for you through this tough time.
Ken Gerler, President MITA, Int.
June 11, 2010
Frank Hohensee
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 11, 2010
Heidi Boehm
Dear Elaine, I offer my sympathy and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Know that you are in my thoughts and heart, now and always.
June 10, 2010
don rasile
My condolences to the Wiser families. Special memories of David as a friend from our home town and through several years at WMHS.
June 10, 2010
I wish to convey my condolences to the family of David Wiser; his parents, wife, and children. I met David in 3rd, grade, and continued to know him as a friend through graduation. I belong to an alumni e-mail group of friends and we were informed of David's passing yesterday. I am so sorry to hear of the sad news. My memories of David are "kind" and "gentle". I am praying that he will be in GOD's hands for eternity.
Rest In Peace, dear friend. Nancy BRADY-Hill
June 10, 2010
Linda (Morgan) Gynn
You have my deepest sympathy.
I have known David since the 1st grade and have many fond memories of him. It saddened me greatly to hear of his passing.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 10, 2010
Cheryl Gardner
Elaine, although I did not know David, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. His suffering is over and he is resting in peace.
June 10, 2010
Dale Hall
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Wiser family. I went to school with David from 1st through 12th grade. David a friendly person who treated me very nice throughout school. He was a good guy and always had a kind word for everyone. Music was definitely his passion. David will definitely be missed by his classmates especially this year as we celebrate our 45th reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wiser family.
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