Edward D. Wert, 99 years, of New Tripoli, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 12, 2014. He was the widower of Helen (Bleiler) Wert. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Wilson and H. Clorinda (DeFrehn) Wert.

He was a farmer in Lynn Township for most of his life and also was a manager of the nursery department of the former Two Guys from Harrison store in Whitehall. He was a member of the New Tripoli Fire Co. and St. Peters United Church of Christ in Lynnville. Edward honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Army during WWII.

Survivors: daughters; Carol Haverkamp with whom he resided, and Jane wife of James Bachman of New Tripoli, sister, Viola Wert of Lynnville, sister in law Margaret Wert of New Tripoli, grandchildren, Andrew Haverkamp and wife Holly of New Tripoli, Heather wife of Johnny Carpenter of Ellicott City, MD, step grandchildren, Matthew Bachman and wife Melissa of Orwigsburg, Erica wife of Robert Seither of New Tripoli, great grandchildren; Ryan, Mason and Gracie Haverkamp, Jack, Chase and Luke Carpenter, step great grandchildren; Chase and Layla Seither and Piper Bachman, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Alfred and sisters; Ilerda Wert and Margaret "Mickie" Burkhart.

Services: 11 A.M. on Wednesday, September 17 at St. Peters Union Church, 5129 Schochary Rd., New Tripoli with the Rev. Dr. Elaine Bogert officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 A.M. in the Church. Interment, Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., New Tripoli. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Church, 5129 Schochary Rd., New Tripoli, 18066.