Jan Wiesel, 85, died Oct. 29, 2014.
Born in Jasina, Czechoslovakia, Mr. Wiesel was a Holocaust survivor. He arrived in New York in 1952 after graduating from school in Sweden, where he learned his trade as a machinist. He moved to Tucson in 1960 and worked in the family sign business as manager. After retiring, he served the Tucson Unified School District as a crossing guard for over 20 years.
Survivors include his daughter, Monica Beth Wiesel of Memphis, Tenn.; and sister, Bella Bleier, of Tucson.
Graveside services were held in the Congregation Ansehi Israel section at Evergreen Mortuary, with Rabbi Robert Eisen officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging, 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712.
