Douglas C. WEIKERT

1946 - 2015

News Death Notice

WEIKERT, Douglas C. 68, of Troy, OH, passed away on February 12, 2015 at home. He was born to Richard and Virginia Weikert on March 30, 1946 in Troy. He lived most of his life in Kettering, OH, but moved back to Troy with his wife, Gayle, who loves and misses him very much. He is also survived by his beloved sons, Matthew Weikert and his wife, Carrie, of Columbus, OH, and Nathan Weikert and his wife, Anne, of Cincinnati, OH, his sister, Tamara Walker, of Chicago, IL, his parents-in-law, John and Jean Sampson of Tipp City, OH, and his brother-in-law, David Sampson and his wife Beverly, of Greenville, SC. Doug was a dedicated and enthusiastic math teacher, who helped countless students at Van Buren Junior High School and Kettering Fairmont High School enjoy and understand math. He also had a great passion for coaching basketball and track. After retirement, he continued coaching the throws at Troy High School, Piqua High School, and most recently, Wright State University. His athletes were always very special to him. He enjoyed officiating at track meets and playing golf as often as he could. Doug loved his family very much, and we loved him. He will always be in our hearts, filling us with his energy, joy, and enthusiasm for life. A visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy. A private service for family and friends will be held at a later date. Contributions to honor Doug's memory may be sent to the Kettering Education Foundation, 3750 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, OH, 45429. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fisher-cheneyfuneralhome.com