Obituary of Edwin C. Trexler

Edwin C. Trexler, 77, of Washington, NJ died peacefully Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Warren Hospital after a long illness battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Born: April 3, 19 32 in New Tripoli, PA, he was a son of the late Edward and Lilly Trexler. Personal: He moved to Washington, NJ 19 years ago, having previously lived in Allentown, PA. He was co-owner of Schuler Service of Allentown, retiring in 2004 after 45 years in the business. Edwin enjoyed bowling and fishing. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Memberships: He was a member of Morganville Lutheran Church, where he served as chairman of the council; he also served on the building committee. Edwin was a member of the Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Allentown. Survivors: his loving wife of 20 years Ritter; a daughter Judy Smith and her husband Dale of Nesquehoning, PA; two sons, Gene Trexler of Bethlehem and Dennis Trexler of Schnecksville; two sisters, Florence Geiger and Mary Werley both of Fogelsville; two stepsons, Michael and Tim Brewster; seven grandchildren, Kelly, Stacy, Katie, Jill, Eric, Craig and Katrina; and ten great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Elsie Billig and Mabel Wisser and a brother John Trexler. Services: Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ with visitation from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2010 in the Warren Hills Memorial Home. Entombment will be in Ss. Philip and James Mausoleum, Greenwich Township, NJ. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Washington Emergency Squad, 100 Belvidere Ave., Washington, NJ 07882 OR PSP Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882.