Celebrating the life of
Wilford B. Beisel
August 04, 1924 - January 21, 2014
Wilford "Bob" Bertram Beisel, Jr.
Wilford "Bob" Bertram Beisel, Jr., born August 4, 1924 , passed away peacefully on January 21st 2014. He was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated as valedictorian and class president from Allentown High School in 1942. Of interest, the salutatorian of his graduating class was Lee Iacocca of Chrysler Motors. Wilford enlisted in the Marines after high school and successfully completed Officers Training School and completed his military service as First Lieutenant. After his military service he finished his college career at Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Fuel Technology. He was a proud member of Sigma Pi fraternity.
He took on a position with Babcock and Wilcox and served them faithfully until his retirement. He worked his way up to Vice President of the Nuclear Equipment Division.
He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Phyllis Gadd Beisel, formerly of Copley, Ohio. Surviving are his three children: Patricia Pivaroff Jake of Las Vegas , Nevada; James Beisel Kelliof Savannah , Georgia; and Robert Beisel of Columbus , Ohio. He was a grandfather to six grandsons and two granddaughters, and great grandfather to
3 great-grandsons.
He will be interred at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Vero Beach Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be gladly accepted at Hospice Savannah, Inc.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
I give my condolence to the Beisel family your in my prayers. He was a great man I loved him like he was my grandfather. I will always remember him.
- Nichole Morta, , GA
I give my condolence to the Beisel family your in my prayers. He was a great man I loved him like he was my grandfather. I will always remember him.
- Nichole Morta, , GA
Jim and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. The loss of a loved one is never easy. Bill
- Bill mann, Nokomis fl., FL
I wish to send out my deepest sympathies. I didnt know mr b that long but i will always remember him as a funny and very thoughtful man.
- wendy morta, savannah, GA
I send out my condolences to the beisel family. Mr b was one of the good guys and knew family was important. He was one of a kind.
- dominic morta, savannah, GA
Dear Jim, Kelli, Emma, Court, Gus, Josie and all your extended family. I'm sending my warm condolences and wishing you many good memories of your dad and grandfather. What an impressive life this man has lived serving the world in ways we can never know. With much love, Aunt & Sister Kim
- Kim Mann, , OH
Condolences to the whole Beisel family. I had many fun evenings in the basement of the Beisel Barracks with Wilford and Phyllis wondering what the heck we were doing. Wilford - rest in peace.
- Mike Downey, Akron, OH
Jim, Kelli and family, We send our thoughts and prayers to you and all your family. We are so sorry for your loss of your dad.
- Sandy& Mary Santillanez, Davisboro, GA
I will miss you so very much, and never forget all the laughs and stories we had to share. You will always have that very special place in my heart. Love you always and forever.
- Tina Morta, , GA
I want to send my deepest condolences to my extended family,Jim and Kelli Beisel and family, Pat and Jake Pivaroff and family, and Bob Beisel and sons. I love you all so very much.
- Tina Morta, , GA
I give my condolence to the Beisel family your in my prayers. He was a great man I loved him like he was my grandfather. I will always remember him.
- Nichole Morta, , GA
I give my condolence to the Beisel family your in my prayers. He was a great man I loved him like he was my grandfather. I will always remember him.
- Nichole Morta, , GA
Jim and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. The loss of a loved one is never easy. Bill
- Bill mann, Nokomis fl., FL
I wish to send out my deepest sympathies. I didnt know mr b that long but i will always remember him as a funny and very thoughtful man.
- wendy morta, savannah, GA
I send out my condolences to the beisel family. Mr b was one of the good guys and knew family was important. He was one of a kind.
- dominic morta, savannah, GA
Dear Jim, Kelli, Emma, Court, Gus, Josie and all your extended family. I'm sending my warm condolences and wishing you many good memories of your dad and grandfather. What an impressive life this man has lived serving the world in ways we can never know. With much love, Aunt & Sister Kim
- Kim Mann, , OH
Condolences to the whole Beisel family. I had many fun evenings in the basement of the Beisel Barracks with Wilford and Phyllis wondering what the heck we were doing. Wilford - rest in peace.
- Mike Downey, Akron, OH
Jim, Kelli and family, We send our thoughts and prayers to you and all your family. We are so sorry for your loss of your dad.
- Sandy& Mary Santillanez, Davisboro, GA
Our condolences to you on the loss of your father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you lay Mr. Beisel to rest.
- The Craig's, Lexington, KY
I will miss you so very much, and never forget all the laughs and stories we had to share. You will always have that very special place in my heart. Love you always and forever.
- Tina Morta, , GA
I want to send my deepest condolences to my extended family,Jim and Kelli Beisel and family, Pat and Jake Pivaroff and family, and Bob Beisel and sons. I love you all so very much.
- Tina Morta, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
