Hans-Heinz Wuerslin, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in St. Joseph's Palliative Care Unit after a sudden illness.

He was born June 20, 1919 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. He received his Civil Engineering degree from University of Stuttgart, Germany in 1938. After service in the military , he immigrated to the US with his wife and 3 children in 1952, briefly living in Eastwood before loved moving to Fayetteville in 1954, where a fourth child was born.

Hans-Heinz started his long professional engineering career at Eckerlin & Klepper –Syracuse, employed as a structural engineer with over 20 years of service , Stetson Dale in Utica, and finally to his much admired firm, retiring at age 70, from Sterns & Wheeler-Cazenovia.

He was a life-long member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church since 1952. He sang in the church choir, served on the church council, and was a member of the building and organ committees.

Hans-Heinz's love of music endured throughout his life. He was trained as a classical pianist, a member of the Syracuse Chorale, SU Oratorio Society, attending many concerts throughout NY State.

He was an avid skier since the age of five, and despite many mishaps, he was proud to receive his age 90+ skier pin. He was a member of Onondaga Ski Club, loved cycling, and other club activities.

Hans-Heinz was active in preserving his German heritage through the German-American Society of CNY, The Stein Club, and past president and 40 year member of Schlaraffia International. He loved to travel, pursue new interest, and embraced current technology. He lived life to the fullest.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Brunhilde, two daughters, Christina (Richard) Burr, Fayetteville, Simone (Philip) Montgomery, Syracuse, two sons Karlfrieder Wuerslin, Markus (Theresa) Wuerslin,, both of Fayetteville, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Ilya Amromin, MD, the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital and especially Jennifer Mayo and the Palliative Care staff for their wonderful care.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 19, at 11 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, High bridge RD, Fayetteville. A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to WCNY Classic FM and American Lung Association.