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William Weiman Obituary

William Weiman died 3/6/2011 age 88. Native San Franciscan, best friend and devoted husband of 65 years to Roschelle Paul Weiman. He had two careers, owner of Dessel's Pharmacy in San Francisco for 23 years and manager of Roschelle Paul's caberet singing career. Father of David Michael Weiman (Nancy) and Helene Sharon Shapiro. Loving grandfather of Abram Shapiro (Karen), Miriam Shapiro, Adam Shapiro, and Aaron Weiman (Hsin-Yi Tsai), great-grandfather of Ari and Maya. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be given in his name to Americans United for Separation of Church and State in Washington DC or your favorite charity.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2011.

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Ronald Eber

March 4, 2021

His kindness was boundless!! Glad to recall his memory.

Ronald Ebet

March 4, 2019

My best to the family. I continue to miss the times we had together in San Francisco.

Ronald Eber

March 21, 2011

I will miss the support and friendship Bill and his family provided mine over the years. The world has lost a very dedicated and compassionate man who inspired me and many others.

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