SPRINGFIELD CENTER-William Edward Eissler Sr. age 74 passed away on Saturday morning February 20, 2016 in Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. He had the comfort of his loving family at his side. He was born on October 9, 1941 in Queens, New York, son of the late George R. and Caroline Berner Eissler. A lifelong area resident he was raised and educated in Richfield Springs. On May 16, 1960 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and proudly served during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged on July 30, 1966. On March 27, 1964 he was united in marriage with the former Margaret Faye Grissom in Jacksonville, NY. Mr. Eissler first worked for Mohawk Data Sciences until they closed. He then worked for twenty-five years in the heavy construction industry. The last seven years were spent working for Schultz Construction Company in Ballston Spa. William was a member of the Ilion Moose Lodge. In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and trucks as well as his winter trips to Florida. To all who knew him he was a hardworking, good natured and fun loving man. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his many friends and family, especially his grandchildren and cherished great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. Surviving him are his devoted wife of fifty-three years, Margaret, a daughter Donna Hribar and her husband William of Fly Creek, two sons, William E. Eissler Jr. and his fiance Lisa Bond-Zaffarano of Richfield Springs, George Eissler and his wife Denise of Springfield Center, one brother Donald Eissler, four grandchildren, William Hribar and his wife Megan, Becky Baker and her husband Kurt, Jeremiah Hribar and Tiffany Eissler and fiance Matt Duquette, five great grandchildren, Liam, Cole, Blake, Chelsey and Zachary. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and George Eissler and a sister, Florence Eissler. Calling hours for Mr. Eissler will be on Wednesday from 4:00 until 7:00 pm in J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James Street; Richfield Springs. A funeral service will follow immediately after at 7:00 pm in the funeral home. The Reverend Mark Ioset will officiate. Interment with military honors provided by the US Marine Corps will be later this spring in Fly Creek Cemetery. Calling Hours J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Wednesday, February 24, 2016 04:00 AM - 07:00 PM 40 West James Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Funeral Service J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Wednesday, February 24, 2016 07:00 PM 40 West James Street Richfield Springs, NY 13439