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Gail Weimer Obituary
Gail Franklin Weimer, aged 94, a resident of The Highlands at Wyomissing, died on May 8th at Reading Hospital.
The son of Andrew Weimer and Gertrude (Williamson) Weimer, Gail was born in
Union City, Indiana, on October 22, 1922. In 1947, he married Betty (Elizabeth) Lofton of Shreveport, Louisiana, who predeceased him in 2003.
He is survived by one son, Eric Weimer, of Chicago,
Illinois, as well as by numerous nephews and nieces and their children.
After serving in the US Navy during World War II, Gail studied French horn at the New England Conservatory of Music, graduating (cum laude) in 1950. He played that
instrument professionally, first with the Kansas City
Symphony, then as Third Horn with the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra (1951—1954).
In 1954, he moved with his family to Reading, where he entered the insurance business, eventually working as
Account Executive and member of the Board of Directors of Insurance Incorporated.
He maintained his musical interests by serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Reading Symphony
Orchestra and singing in the choir of Trinity Lutheran Church (until the age of 92).
He was an avid sports fan and an even more avid (and gifted) bridge player, having amassed all but a few of the points needed for Gold Life Master status.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 15th, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (527 Washington St., Reading).
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Reading Musical Foundation.
Gail will be missed by countless residents of the
Highlands (in particular by his dear friend, Dotty
Williamson), by members of Trinity Lutheran Church (particularly members of the choir), and by the bridge
enthusiasts of the local chapter of the American Contract Bridge League.
Online condolences can be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Thea van der Ven & Family
May 14, 2017
Dearest Eric & Ed,
Our love and healing thoughts are with you. A contribution has been made in Gail Weimer's memory to the Reading Musical Foundation.
John/Robyn Hill
May 14, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gail Weimer. Gail and my father were counsins, grew up together in Union City and visited each other numerous times over the years when my parents lived in New York and Gail and Betty lived in Reading. Gail was an inspirational adult in my life and helped in my decision to study music and become a music educator. I am certain he will be missed by those in Reading, his family, and by those whose life was similarly influenced by his musical example.
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