Rahiser

Wilbert C. "Will" Rahiser Jr., 62, of West Metzger Avenue died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot.

Born Nov. 11, 1944, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Wilbert C. and Margaret Kline Rahiser.

He received his bachelor's degree in education from Waynesburg College and his teaching certificate from Slippery Rock University. He retired in 2000 as a social studies teacher for the Butler School District after 30 years.

Mr. Rahiser was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and received five Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts. He was a member of the 1st Battalion 50th Infantry Division of Retired Vietnam War Veterans.

He enjoyed traveling, reading and golfing.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara A. Barrett Rahiser of Butler, whom he married Dec. 7, 1974; a sister, Mrs. Douglas (Nancy) Leonberg of Cranberry Township; a niece; two nephews, and an aunt.

<B>RAHISER </B>— Friends of Wilbert C. "Will" Rahiser, who died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the <B>Thompson-Miller Funeral Home</B>, 124 E. North St.A blessing service will follow at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Harry Beilewicz, pastor of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, officiating.Burial will follow at the Evans City Cemetery.Contributions may be made to the Butler County Humane Society 1027 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA16053; or to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.