Warren Wimmer

Warren R. Wimmer, Hatfield native, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2014. He was 94 years old. Warren owned and operated Wimmer Construction, building many homes and additions in the North Penn area. He sang tenor for many years in the choir of Grace Lutheran Church in Hatfield, PA. He graduated from Hatfield High School attended Perkiomen Prep and also Penn State University in 1939 before enlisting to proudly serve in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II. He was a member of St Andrew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Perkasie. He was the last surviving brother of the noted Hatfield family of eight children of Harvey and Emma Wimmer After retiring, his creativity continued, becoming a master woodcarver. He also enjoyed writing short stories of local, Hatfield history, family history and various wartime fictions. Warren was married for 50 years to his beloved wife Bess who passed away in 1995. He is survived by his sons Warren R Wimmer Jr., and his wife Loretta, Philip S Wimmer, who devotedly cared for him in his home for the last eight years, his daughters Nancy Jeffery, Joyce Ludescher and husband Mark, Claire Peel and husband Bill. Also surviving are his four grandsons and three Great Grand children. A memorial service will be held on October 2nd at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 20 Dill Ave., in Perkasie. His family will greet friends and family at 10:00 and service to be held at 11:00. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or personal charity of choice in Warren's name.