William Weigel
June 30, 1932 ~ January 1, 2017
William P. (Bill) Weigel, age 84, of New Hampton, Iowa died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at home in New Hampton with his wife and children by his side.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Holy Family Parish in New Hampton, Iowa with Rev. Brian Delleart celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed by Marlene and their seven children. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Jess and Kaitlyn Douglas along with Kara and Kaylee Sorensen. Lectors for the service are Kim Weigel and Randy Swestka.
Military honors will be conducted by the Lawler American Legion, the New Hampton American Legion and the Alta Vista VFW Post. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton following the Mass with Aaron Weigel, Tyler Weigel, Jon Woodward, Tom Mahoney, Zach Weigel, Nick Weigel, Eric Sorensen, Paul Sorensen, Matt Woodward, Chad Weigel and Nate Weigel as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Kara Sorenson, Krista Sorenson, Katy Weigel, Laura Weigel, Kim Weigel, Michele Tessmer, Kristin Weigel, Jess Douglas and Megan Swestka.
Friends may greet the family from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Holy Family Parish Gathering Space where there will be a 3:00 PM Knights of Columbus Rosary and a 7:30 PM Scripture Service. Visitation continues one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the Gathering Space. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Family Parish or St. Joseph Community School.
Funeral arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton.
William ‘Bill’ Patrick Weigel was born on June 30, 1932, the son of Irwin and Nellie (Fitzgerald) Weigel on the Weigel family farm in Jerico, Iowa. Bill attended country school and graduated from New Hampton High School. Bill joined the United States Navy in 1952 and was stationed in Japan. He proudly served on the USS Sperry and was honorably discharged in 1956.
Bill was united in marriage to Marlene Laures on December 30, 1954 in North Washington, Iowa. To this union, eight children were born: Keith (Wendy) of Minnetonka, MN; Wes (Terri) of Madison, WI; Rick (Luann) of Grinnell; Bruce (Callie) of Elma; Joe (Pat) of Clear Lake; Luann (Jeff) Woodward of Waterloo; Mary (Phil) Mahoney of New Hampton; and Connie (Dennis) Njus of New Hampton. Bill and Marlene were blessed with 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Bill retired from Supersweet Feeds after 34 years. After his retirement from Supersweet, he worked part time at New Hampton Transfer for 20 years. He was an active volunteer at Holy Family Parish, KC Bingo, and other community activities. Bill served on the New Hampton City Council for seven years. He received the Governor’s Lifesaving Award. Bill was a lifelong member of Holy Family Parish, the Knights of Columbus, local American Legion posts, V.F.W., and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
Bill loved to fish, turtle hook, golf, play cards, dance, and spend time with family and friends. Bill and Marlene enjoyed their frequent daily walks around New Hampton. Bill was an avid Iowa Hawkeye, Chicago Cubs, and Green Bay Packer fan. Bill was a strong supporter of his children and grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. Bill always held his faith, family, and country in highest regard!
Bill is survived by his wife, Marlene, their eight children and spouses, 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Jim (Sharon) Weigel of Charles City; brother-in-law, Ray Schwickerath of New Hampton; sister-in-law, Doris Weigel of Cedar Falls.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Irwin and Nellie, his siblings Vivian (Gerald) Heiselman, Marie (Vince) Schwickerath, Virginia Schwickerath, Russ, and Jack Weigel.
A special thank you to the New Hampton Nursing and Rehab, Keningston Place, and St. Croix Hospice staff for their care and compassion of dad through his 3 month battle from complications following multiple strokes.
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Joe – I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Ann Grober
Our sympathy and prayers are with you Marlene and all the family,Bill was a man to be very proud of and will be missed by many.We are sure that you all have wonderful memories and at this time they will help to comfort you.Tom and Marian Gebel
Our condolences to Bill’s family. Lance and Jan Manson
All our thoughts and prayers to the Weigel family. May his memories console you. David and Jeanne Roder
Our condolences for your loss. May the arms of Christ be around all of Bill’s family providing comfort during this time.
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Warm regards to the entire family on the loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. You are his wonderful legacy. Keep telling his story.
Sending our sympathy to Marlene and the entire Weigel family. Bill was always a warm, gentle uncle to us all. Many fond memories visiting the Weigel family in New Hampton. Thoughts and prayers from Montana. Kevin and Lisa (Weigel) Brandt
Marlene and family our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. We always enjoyed visiting with Bill as he was such a great guy. Know you will all be lost and miss him but know you will have comfort as he is in the hands of the Lord now. God be with you all.
To the entire Weigel family thoughts and prayers to all of you. Bill was such a nice man. Always enjoyed visiting with him at church and around town. Bill and Linda Flick
Our sympathy to the Weigel family, Bill was always pleasant to visit with, and he will be missed. Dan & Nancy Heiselman
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your family.
My sympathy to the Weigel family, prayers for you all.
Marlene and Family, So sad to hear about Bill’s death. He was a great brother-in-law. No doubt Jack is happy to be with his brother. Grief is a difficult journey. Love and prayers, Doris
My condolences to the Weigel family…thoughts and prayers to you all
So sorry for your loss. Great man and wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob and Leann Vorwald
Marlene and family ~ We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Bill. H e was truly one of the great ones. Know that he was welcomed by so many loved ones as he entered his eternal home. Keep all the memories close to your heart, especially at this difficult time. There are so many good memories of our parents going to dances and going to visit relatives. They truly enjoyed doing things together. Our heart hurts for each and every one of you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. Love you all
Tears filled my eyes when hearing of Bill’s passing, such a beautiful soul. I will especially miss his smile, contagious laugh, and being able to witness his strong faithfilled relationship with God, his wife and children. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to get to know Bill these last couple years. Much love to Marlene and all of the Weigel family. God bless all of you!
Bill will be missed by many here on earth but has many heavenly angels celebrating his journey home. We love you Uncle Bill!
Sending our love and prayers to Marlene and all the Weigel family ! Bill was very special to us and all of our family ! A treasure to many ! He will be greatly missed and forever be in our hearts ! Love to you all ! :heart:
Our deepest sympathy to the Weigel family. Bill was such a nice person, always smiling and friendly to everyone… you are all in our thoughts and prayers…
My sincere sympathy to Marlene and all of the family. Bill was one of a kind. Always had a smile and a caring word for everyone. He and Marlene were definitely great pillars for the church. He is now safely home in the arms of our savior. God Bless. Mary Wegner
I have many fond memories of Bill and his family. When we lived across the street I remember staying at your house for a while when my grandpa Tierney passed away. Then again when we lived a couple houses away. Connie really meant a lot to my parents especially my dad. Praying and thinking for your entire family.
Uncle Bill was truly one of a kind. My siblings and i grew up with uncle Bill as he worked with our family at Nhts. I can still hear his voice over the radio ‘how bout you Chip?’ As he would call for my dad each morning. Us kids would listen to what he’d say next as we always knew it would be the weather update for the day… it told us how to dress for school. :blush: And as we’d walk to the end of our drive each morning to catch the bus for school he’d say good morning and talk about the Hawkeyes And tell us to have a good day. A kind, loving, gentle soul who brought so much greatness into this world… he will be greatly missed. Sending our love and deepest sympathies. Heaven must be shining a lot brighter this morning as they welcomed a great man home. Rest peacefully uncle Bill. We will miss you.
Our very deepest sympathy to the entire Weigel family. Words can’t even express what an awesome man he was. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you at this very hard time. God bless.
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Rick and LuAnn …. Carol and I were very saddened to learn of Bill’s passing. He was a joy to talk with at all of your big family functions. It was obvious to us on how much he cared for his grandchildren. We hope that you can find the strength to celebrate his life and that you cherish all of your precious memories of him. Please pass on our condolences to our Hawkeye buddies Bruce and Joe. Dave Smith
Our sympathy goes out to all family members. So hard hard to lose a parent. I can still see your mom and dad walking together by my house. He always had a smile on his face. Hugs and prayers to the family. Dave and Barb Boeding
Marlene, and the Weigel Family, So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing! He will be missed by soo many. He was always such a kind hearted guy! I, had the pleasure of working with Bill at Supersweet. Was always an interesting time, guess the ‘old boys’ Alger, Ray, Virgil,and Bill would take us ‘younger’ guys under their wing, and made sure we did everything right. Then after our shift was done, we’d relaxe at the Breadbasket for a couple ‘porkchops’. We will all miss him…Thinking of you all. Leo and Bev Dowd
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our thoughts and prayers are with the family……….George, Bette, and Mary Ann Infeld
My condolences to your family. Bill always had a kind smile for me when I saw him at the nursing home when I was visiting my parents over the years.
Marlene and family, so sorry for your loss. I was telling Connie, I have so many fond memories of your family and playing at your home. Bill was always so kind and patient with us. You were all such a good influence on me and I am sure many others.
Marlene and Family, So very sorry for your loss of Bill. This verse always comes to mind when I remember all those who have gone before us. ‘Those we have lost send us their love, borne on the wings of angels above!’ Peace and Prayers! Larry and Darlene Throndson
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Marlene and families, Sorry to hear about Bills passing. I so enjoyed working with him at NHTS when we lived in New Hampton. He always had that smile that just made your day. Will keep you in our prayers. Dorothy and John Barnhart
Sending Weigel love and condolences from Connecticut! Lot’s of fond, life long memories of visits with the New Hampton Weigels. I will always remember Bill and the entire family, as kind, gentle, compassionate, easy and fun to be with. I’m sure he and Dad and all family that have passed this life are hugging it out in the after. Much love and thoughts from us. I bummed i can’t be in town to participate in the service and see you all. RJ and Mom will be up. Love to you all. Greg, Kelly, Lily, Lane and CJ Weigel
Thoughts and prayers are with the Weigel family, what a gentle individual Bill was.
Our condolences to Marlene, Joe, and the entire Weigel Family on Bill’s passing. Bill lived a great and positive life leaving by example a legacy that will continue on with and through the Weigel family. Phyllis & Jay Weber
We were sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. What a great role model for al!. We hope the memories and comfort of each other will help get through these difficult times. You are in our prayers and thoughts. John and Mary Gates
Thinking of your family during this difficult time. With sympathy on the loss of Bill. Kari & Kennedy Huffman
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I have so many fond memories of the Weigel family. Bill and Marlene have been such wonderful friends of my parents for many years. The Supersweet picnics, the ‘meeting corner’ and our high school adventures seem like just yesterday. My love to all of you at this difficult time. We are thinking of you. Tom and Danita Winter
To the entire Weigel family we send our deepest sympathy and prayers. A Father’s love is like no other…you’re all SO blessed to have had his love. His love of God, family, and country will shine through you all. Best of all, you have your strong faiths, great memories of him, and each other to weather the days ahead. New Hampton has lost yet another ‘pillar’ of the community. We’ll all see his smile and twinkling eyes through you all. God bless. Dave and Terry Utterback
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sweet memories of a kind, gentle man—-he will b missed. Lots of love, ‘KK’ & Cowboy
Marlene and family, You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Bill was such a gentle soul who always had a smile for everyone he met. May he Rest In Peace!
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My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Weigel and my classmate Keith and the entire Weigel family. The loss of a father is so devastating. My heart hurts for all of you. You had such a wonderful and blessed family. Sending sincere thoughts and prayers to you all.
Marlene and family, we extend our sympathy and hope your wonderful memories will keep Bill close to your hearts. We are in Texas and unable to attend the Mass but keep you in our prayers. Duane & Pat Lynch
Dear Rick and family, Eric, Ryan, Joel and myself would like to offer our condolences to you and your family. I remember meeting Bill at ball games that our kids played in. Our thoughts are with you. J.R. Smith and family
Many thanks to your family for your kindnesses! So glad your dad could join us in celebrating dad! It was beautiful!
Love you! Thanks for beautiful flower and all your positive support! We had a beautiful celebration of Pa!
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Thanks Greg! We missed you but sure do feel your love!
Dad was such good buddies with your dad!:heart:
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Thank you Lisa!
Thanks for your kindnesses Leann!!
You are amazing Jenny and we love you so much! We were proud to have you singing praise for dad’s celebration of life! God bless you!
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Precious Ang:heart:
Thanks Duane and Pat! We had a great celebration of Pa:blush:
Thanks Ter and Dave!:blush:
Thank you Joe and Sharon! Glad we got to see you last month:blush:
Thank you Terry and the Steffes family for your love and support :heart:
Thanks Barb and Dave!
Thanks for sharing:blush:
Thank you!!
Thanks Tom! Enjoyed our visit when your mom passed!
Thank you Julie!!
Thank you Darlene and Larry!
Thank you Dorothy!!
Thank you Tom and Ruth!!
Thanks Webs! We were so appreciative of your sister Kendra’s excellent care of dad:blush:
Thanks John and Mary!!
Thank you for joining us in celebrating dad Kari and Kennedy!
Bless you Tom and Marian!
Thank you!!
Thanks Judy!
Gives me joy and peace to share dad’s story Bill and Pat!!
Thank you Sharon and Howard!
Thank you Linda and Bill!
Thank you Dan and Nancy!
Thank you Mike and Lori!!
Thanks Karen! Our sympathy to you as well!!
Gives us peace to share dad’s story!
Thanks Rick!!
Thanks Duce and Ovey! Appreciate your visit with your mom too Duce!
Thanks for your love and support Barb!
Love you so much!!
Thanks Colleen!
Thanks for your kind words Mary!!
Thanks Shellie and Steve:heart:
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