Mr. George Wien, of Roxbury Township, died at home at the age of 96 on November 19, 2024. He was born in Irvington, N.J., served in the U.S. Army during WWII, obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Chemistry.

He began his career as a medical technologist at Morristown Memorial devising special biochemical tests. St. Barnabas Hospital asked him to start a Special Chemistry section in their chemistry lab.    He also started his own lab at this time, working out of his home first and later setting up Wien Labs in Flanders, N.J. The high quality of his tests were well-known both nationally and world-wide.

He was a long time member of the Roxbury Rotary and a past President of this organization, where he also received the Paul Harris Award.

After retiring, he developed a strong interest in historical restoration, especially involving the Morris Canal Inclined Plane in Ledgewood, N.J..  He set up the Roxbury Historic Trust, with the help of Roxbury Rotary and the Roxbury Township Historical Society and, was its President for the first 10 years.  The focus of attention was on restoration of the King Store (which serviced the canal boats), and then the adjacent King House (home of Theodore King).

He enjoyed golf, historical restoration and was a superb cook.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years  Emily (Coch) Wien, by his two sons Scott and Bret Wien, his step-son Christopher Neuman, and his four grandchildren: Kelly 22, Adam 19, Benjamin 8 and Veronica 6.

His Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 27^th, at 11 am at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main St., Succasunna, N.J. (973-584-7264)