SEBRING, FL William Wert, Sr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Sebring, Fla. He was born on June 21, 1931, in Harrisburg, to the late John Jacob and Elizabeth (Hummer). As a teen, Bill attended Philadelphia Academy, where he would meet his first wife, Elsie Wert (Kinckiner), and together had 10 children. He also helped his second wife, Sharon Wert (Henry), in the raising of her four children. William owned and operated a plumbing and heating business. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Avon Park. He enjoyed reading, playing volleyball, remodeling homes, and the outdoors. William is survived by his wife, Sharon Wert of Avon Park; children, Linda Grim of Canada, Bill Wert, Jr. of Pennsylvania, Beverley Freet of Arizona, Robin McIntire of Pennsylvania, John Wert of Florida, Veronica Lauckman, Donald Wert, Andrew Wert, Annette Sutton, and Steven Wert, all of Pennsylvania, Daniel Yohe and Susan Pierre, both of Florida, Judith Galentine of Pennsylvania, John Yohe of Florida, and Daniel Wert of Pennsylvania; sister, Mary Lemkelde of Pennsylvania; brothers, Sam Wert of Florida and Paul Wert of Pennsylvania; and dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the York SDA Church, 2200 Roosevelt Ave., on Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the York Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2220 Roosevelt Ave., York, PA 17408.
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