Wilbur G. "Wip" German, 83 of 301 North 8th Street, Lehighton, Pa. passed away Tuesday, March 2nd at The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton, Pa. He was the husband of Evelyn T. Deutsch German. They were married for 62 years last October 5th, 2009. Born in Weissport, Pa. he was a son of the late Charles & Wilhelmina Sophia Sibbach German. He served our country with the US Navy during WWII attaining the rank of Seaman 2nd Class. He was last employed as a maintenance supervisor for Eastern Steel Barrel Corporation in Piscataway, New Jersey, retiring in 1989 afetr 33 years of service. "Wip" was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lehighton, and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Somervile, New Jersey, The Lehighton American Legion Post 314, & The VFW Post 2290 Manville, New Jersey. In his spare time, "Wip" enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, squaredancing, and traveling & camping with The "Bounders" & "The Good Sam" Camping Clubs. Surviving in addition to his wife is 1 daughter Geraldine wife of Drew Porter of Bloomsburg, Pa., 1 son, Dennis and his wife Marilyn of West Caldwell, New Jersey. 1 sister, Mae Fritzinger of Somerville, New Jersey, 1 brother Elmer and his wife Mildred of Lehighton, 5 Grandchildren, 3 Greatgrandchildren, Nieces & Nephews. He was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Margaret Wernett, Ruth Mertz, Emma Ahner, Elizabeth Whiteman, & 2 brothers, Theodore, & Donald. The Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 6th at 11 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 175 South 3rd Street, Lehighton with the Reverend Robert A. vonFrisch officiating followed by interment in The Gnaden Huetten Cemetery S. 4th St., Lehighton. Call 10-11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the church at 18235. Online condolences may be offered at www.ovsakfh.com