Eric Alan Wiest1

M, #20551, b. 16 January 1964, d. 29 November 2023
  • Last Edited: 5 Dec 2023
  • Eric Alan Wiest was born on 16 January 1964.1
  • He was the son of Claus Maynarc Wiest and Joanna Joyce Troutman.1
  • Eric Alan Wiest died on 29 November 2023, at age 59.2
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Eric Alan Wiest
    January 16, 1964 ~ November 29, 2023 (age 59)
    Eric Alan Wiest, 59, of Hegins, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He lived graciously and courageously in many ways, by inspiring and teaching us, he won his battle in very important ways. He was born on Thursday, January 16, 1964 to Claus M. and Joanna (Troutman) Wiest. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Rini A. (Lettich) Wiest.
    Eric was a man of faith, many hobbies, and numerous talents. More than anything, he loved his family, and spending time with his grandchildren.
    In addition to his wife and parents he is survived by his children: Dr. Logan A. Wiest and wife Katie, Kendra A. Wiest and companion Dr. Edgar A. Trevino , and Alaina A. Ace and husband Andrew; grandchildren, Cartie, Wayne, Charlie, and George Wiest, and Savannah and Wynter Ace; sister, Wendy Klinger and husband Tim; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 6th , 2023 at noon at the Emmanuel Wesleyn Church, 135 Emmanuel Church Rd., Gratz, PA with Reverend David Bubb officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 10 AM until the start of the service. Burial will be private at the convivence of the family at the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, PA.
    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his memory to his church, or to PennState Health for children cancer at www.fourdiamonds.org
    Arrangements have been entrusted to the Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, PA 17078. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FinkenbinderFamily.com.2
  • He was buried at Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • Father*: Claus Maynarc Wiest1
  • Mother*: Joanna Joyce Troutman1

Children of Eric Alan Wiest and Rini Alyn Lettich

  • Logan Alyn Wiest1
  • Kendra Alyn Wiest1
  • Alaina Alyn Wiest1

Citations

  1. [S173] Steve E. Troutman, compiler, The Trautman/Troutman Family History, Volume II (Morgantown, PA: Masthof Press, 1997), p. 153. Hereinafter cited as Troutman Family History.
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Eric Alan Wiest, Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Palmyra, PA; https://www.finkenbinderfamily.com/obituary/Eric-Wiest