Obituary of David B. Wible

David B. Wible, Sr., age 86 of Glassboro NJ, formerly of Moorestown NJ, died February 26. He attended Moorestown High School until entry into the military. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving in the Southwest Pacific. Among his awards were the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with 2 Battle Stars, Bronze Arrowhead and Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He retired as MSG E-8 from the National Guard Tank Battalion in Vineland, after 23 years of service. He was a co-founder and member of the 3rd Battalion 102nd Armor Retirees Association and a member of the 31st Infantry "Dixie" Division Society, past Sr. Vice Commander and Life Member of the VFW Post 679, a member of American Legion Post 241 of Glassboro, and a member of the Retreads Motorcycle Club. He retired from Stratton Pontiac in Hurffville as Assistant Service Manager and was the former Service Manager of Campbell Chevrolet in Runnemede. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, the former Frances Fiorentino of Maple Shade NJ, and sisters Natalie Collin of DE and Patricia Kraft of Moorestown, NJ. He is survived by sons Richard (Yolanda) and Lawrence (Johann) of CA, Robert, of NY, David Jr. (Kathryn) and Charles of NJ, daughters Joanne of NJ and Patricia Folk (Billy) of KY, sister Sally Doyle (Tom) of PA, 23 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Friends may call on Friday after 6PM and after 10AM on Saturday in the KELLEY FUNERAL HOME, 125 Pitman Ave., Pitman, NJ. Funeral service at 11AM. Interment with Military Honors in Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Glassboro VFW 679, 275 Wilmer St., Glassboro, NJ 08028. Memories may be shared at www.kelleyfhpitman.com.