Tech Sgt. Richard Edmond Wieller, U.S. Air Force Retired, 80, of Reed Creek Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home.

Born on October 25, 1939 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Virgil Edmond Wieller and Irma Marie Pinkerton Wieller.Mr. Wieller retired as a Security Supervisor in the Military Police for the US Air Force and also served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the Reed Creek Baptist Church and VFW.

Survivors include his two sons: John K. Wieller (Pamela) and Robert J. Wieller (his companion, Patricia), all of Hartwell; one brother: Jimmy Wieller (Gina) of Bethlehem, PA; nine grandchildren: Kelly Fisher, Kimberly Rousey (Farrell), Paul Fisher (his companion, Pam Getman), Jorden Wieller, Sarah Lane Wieller, Richie Tesar, Tiffani Tesar, Jonathan Murders and Tiffany Wobbie and seven great grandchildren. Mr. Wieller is preceded in death by his parents; two daughters: Jean H. Fisher and Jane H. Tesar; and one brother: Robert Lee Wieller.

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell.Other times the family will be at their respective homes. Everyone will be asked to practice Social Distancing.

Funeral services for Mr. Richard Wieller will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Mr. Fred Greenway officiating.Burial will be in the Reed Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.

Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the Hart County Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 45, Hartwell, GA 30643.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements