Elwin J. Woolschlager

LOWVILLE – Elwin J. Woolschlager, 85, of Waters Road, passed away on Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, at his home under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

Calling hours will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.  A graveside service with Military Honors will be held tentatively at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Croghan.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Lowville American Legion, 5383 Dayan St., Lowville, NY 13367.

He is survived by his step-children, Paula Ann and Kurt Hanno of Clarksville, Tennessee; Jamie and Scott Whiteman of Belton, SC; Jeffery and Terri Davis of Anderson, SC; a nephew, Scott and Christina Woolschlager of Croghan; a niece, Suzette and Fred Cole of Glenfield; three great nieces, Lucy and Garrett Austin and their two sons, Caleb and Jaxon of Glenfield; Emily and Kyle Pendergraft and their son, Oliver of Lowville; Megan and Derek Weber and their three children, Mason, Gavin and Riley of Croghan; 12 step grandchildren, 12 step great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary who passed away on August 8, 2020; his brother and sister-in-law, Lowaine “Wink” and Dorothy Woolschlager; a brother, Calson Royce Woolschlager who died at age 2; a step-daughter, Debra Lee Burke; a step-son, Frederick Davis; a special niece, Sandy Woolschlager; and their precious dog, Wooly Bear.

Elwin was born on December 14, 1940 in Lowville, NY, a son of the late Arthur and Lucy F. Virkler Woolschlager.  He graduated from Lowville Academy in 1959 and was drafted into the U.S. Army just before the start of the Vietnam War.  Elwin served his country from April 1960 until his honorable discharge in May 1962.  After his service, he worked for Climax Manufacturing, worked on silos and in construction, before going to work for the DEC in Dadville for four years.  After his time with the NYSDEC, Elwin went to work for the NYSDOT as a snowplow operator for 23 years, retiring in 2002.  On September 4, 1981, he married the former Mary Wilder at the First Presbyterian Church parsonage.   

Elwin was a life member of Lowville American Legion Post #162, where he had been leader of the Honor Guard since 1980.  He was proud to have served his country, being there for his fellow veterans, and honoring his fallen brothers.  Elwin was a life member of the Lowville Fish and Game Club.  He enjoyed volunteering at the American Legion Post #162 in various capacities.  Elwin enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  Elwin was an avid NY Yankees fan, and his brother Wink was a Red Sox fan…they enjoyed the banter between them over the years.  Elwin was a friend to all and will be forever missed.

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