Wayne Pixler

Wayne Pixler, 93, of Center Twp., went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family. He passed at home, the place he built and lived in for 47 years.  He was born at home on March 24, 1931, the son of the late Boyd and Irene Pixler. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa. He married the love of his life, Adrienne Caler, on July 28, 1950 and they spent 72 years together.  Wayne devoted his entire life to provide and care for his family. He was the best father, grandfather and great grandfather that God could have given to all of us.  When with family, there was never a dull or quiet moment with Wayne.  He was employed as a Steelworker for 44 years at Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation.  He began working in the Electrical Department in the Seamless Steel Tube prior to graduating from Aliquippa High School in 1949.  He then spent 10 years as a Crane Operator while going to night school.  After graduating from night school, he worked as Lead Electrical Forman working his way up to General Forman of the Maintenance Department.  When the Seamless Steel Tube in Aliquippa closed in 1982, Wayne transferred to J&L Specialty Steel in Midland to finish his career as Superintendent of the Electrical/Maintenance Departments.  He retired in 1993.

Aside from providing for his family, he enjoyed hunting.  In his younger years, he would hunt rabbits with his dad.  He always owned a Beagle, beloved being Queenie.  He loved deer hunting with his father-in-law Eugene at the cabin they built in Tionesta, PA.  His deer antlers still hang in the garage.  But, his favorite thing to do was dance the night away with his wife Adrienne.  His love for her was one in a million.  And now, they are together to dance again.

In addition to his wife Adrienne, he was preceded in death by father-in-law Eugene Caler, mother-in-law Dorothy Caler and a son-in-law Greg Puhalla.

He is survived by three daughters: Linda Puhalla, Bonnie Zelenak, and Cheryl (Tim) McCauley; five grandchildren: Brad Puhalla, Timmy McCauley, Geof (Kim) Puhalla, Cory (Lenka) Zelenak and the sparkle in his eye and only granddaughter Rachael McCauley; three great grandchildren: Colin, Camryn, and Caitlyn Puhalla.

A private funeral service will be held on Thursday March 6, 2025 in the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa. Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa 2816 Brodhead Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Our very special thanks to his caregivers for their help and kindness in taking care of Wayne.

Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa are entrusted with the arrangements.