Bill Reiss

E. William “Bill” Reiss, 86, of Zieglerville, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Pennsburg Manor.

Born on September 2, 1938, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late William J. and Ruth E. (Adams) Reiss.

A graduate of Lower Moreland High School’s Class of 1957, Bill went on to teach the accordion and work as a set-up man and mentor in spring manufacturing.

Outside of work, he found great joy in freshwater fishing on his boat, small game hunting, playing his accordion in and outside of a band, singing in the Still Small Voice choir, tending to his vegetable garden, cutting firewood, bowling, and spending time with his beloved dogs.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter: Melanie Reiss.

Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife: Edna (Helm) Reiss, with whom he would’ve celebrated their sixty-fourth wedding anniversary in October; son: Thomas W. Reiss and his wife, Debra; daughter: Robin L. Haug; four grandchildren: Andrew Reiss (Trish), Daniel Reiss, Amanda Haug, and Jennifer Haug; three brothers: Richard Reiss (Diane), Michael Reiss (Becky), and David Reiss (Toni); one sister: Jeanette Beck; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 1:00pm—until the time of the memorial service at 2:00pm—at the First United Church of Christ, 151 South 4th Street, Quakertown, PA 18951.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Bill’s name, to the Frederick Living Benevolent Fund, 2849 Big Rd, Zieglerville, PA 19492; or the First United Church of Christ at the address above.