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Matthew Weikert Obituary
JACKSONVILLE - Staff Sergeant Matthew W. Weikert, 29, of Jacksonville was mortally wounded on Saturday, July 17, 2010, while serving with the U.S. Army near Orgun, Afghanistan.
He was born May 15, 1981 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Richard W. "Dick" and Susan B. Kiel Weikert.
He is survived by his parents of Jacksonville; a son, Jayse Schaecher Weikert of South Jacksonville; two sisters, Meghan Weikert and Melissa Weikert, both of Jacksonville; the mother of his son, Megan Schaecher of South Jacksonville; his girlfriend, Danica Schild of Greenfield; his maternal grandparents, Rev. Wesley and Nell Kiel of Holland, MI; his paternal grandparents, Richard A. "Dick" and Virginia Weikert of Sioux City, IA; five aunts and uncles, Cathy Dartman of Creighton, NE, Kim Weikert-Moner of Georgetown, MA, Steven Kiel (wife, Sheryl) of Longview, WA, Sheryl Mallehan (husband, Dave) of Holland, MI, and Scott Kiel (wife, Cathy) of Bloomington; and numerous cousins.
Matthew was a member of the Jacksonville High School Class of 2000, a former member of the JHS soccer team, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in August of 2001 serving three tours in Iraq over four years. He later joined the U.S. Army serving with the 101st Airborne completing a tour in Iraq and was currently deployed in Afghanistan. As a military team leader, Matt was adamant that his personal mission was to properly prepare the soldiers under his command and keep them safe from harm.
In his spare time, Matt enjoyed hunting pheasant with his grandfather, playing golf with his family and friends, and spending time with his son, Jayse.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Buchanan and Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial and military honors at Liberty Cemetery, west of Jacksonville. The family will meet friends from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the Weikert Education Fund at Jacksonville Savings Bank.
Friends are invited to share memories online at www.buchanancody.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Weikert
Ray Spaccaforno
May 25, 2020
You changed my life.
Michelle grant
January 19, 2017
RIP.
Freddice Biggs
August 15, 2016
God bless you and may your family feel the love of Jesus.
Your last name is spelled the same as my two girls.
Peace be with you our unknown friend. Thank you for protecting our country
Charlie Gili
April 14, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Weikert Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Matthew W. Weikert US Army Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Greg Hall
December 10, 2012
May God bless the Weikert family during the holiday season
Tami & Gene Bednarz
December 9, 2012
Our most sincere condolence. We pray daily for the safe return of our soldiers and that their families do not lose Faith. God Bless you.
Ward Bowen
August 21, 2012
I was one of the Drill Sergeants on the funeral detail who had the honor laying SSG Weikert to rest. It will forever live in my memory. May god bless you and your family.
July 19, 2012
To Matthew's parents.....we share your pain and sense of loss even now....your family has made the ultimate sacrifice for our country....may God bless you
Greg Hall Larchmont, NY
Peggy Childers
July 17, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Matthew Weikert:
Please accept my remembrance of Matthew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Chris f
March 5, 2012
Thanks for your service Matt. My brother was killed in Iraq in 2005 and since then I have a great admiration for those serving us. I wish peace to the family and girlfriend.
Blessings Chris
shannon murphy
August 6, 2011
can't believe its been over a yr. you drove me crazy as a roommate in this house sometimes. but you were a great friend to me and an amazing uncle to brittney. i appreciate your sacrifice and i love your family more then words can express. i will continue to do everything i can for them. because they are amazing ppl. forever in our hearts matt. we miss you.
Help your family through the tough times. Your mom could always use your hand on her shoulder to let her know its ok.
August 1, 2011
Thank you for standing up, being counted and striving to make a difference in this world. May your family find comfort in time.
Gene M
August 1, 2011
Just want to say, thank you for your service and for your ultimate sacrafice. Semper Fi, Bro!
army warrior
July 30, 2011
Rest in Peace, Brother.
Nathan Wood
July 30, 2011
Semper Fi Brother in arms...Nathan Wood Utah US ARMY
Richard Rosales
July 30, 2011
I want to say I am very sorry for your loss. I went through Marine Corps basic training with Weikert and he was a great friend, obviously an unselfish man & a hero to our country. I have lost a brother. He will be guarding heavens gates now. Be strong & proud of Matt. Semper Fi.
July 28, 2011
My sincere condolences are extended to the loved ones of Matt. I am grateful for his service to our country and my prayers are with you all.
Terri B. (Norwich, CT.)
Beth Gesselman
July 26, 2011
Thank you for your service and God bless.
Ron Braasch
July 18, 2011
Thank you for serving and protecting our country. My prayers are with your family. And to your family thank you for allowing your son to serve our county. God Bless you all
Peggy Childers
July 17, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Matthew Weikert:
Remembering Matthew on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Phyllis Evans
June 20, 2011
Staff Sgt. Matthew W. Weikert has moved to an awesome new residence but he will not be forgotten at his previous. God bless Matthew's family and loved ones.
Lynne Neibert
June 19, 2011
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Chandler
May 27, 2011
To one of our fallen heroes now residing in the mansions of the Lord. God's comfort for Matthew's family.
Michelle West
May 27, 2011
For those that love Mathew,
I never had the honor of knowing Mathew but I know he is now in Heaven with the Best of the Best. My Hero/Husband SSG Laurent J West was KIA on March 11, 2008 and I have been blessed with meeting so many amazing Gold Star Families that have lost their Hero. Thank you SSG Mathew Weikert, your sacrifice will always be remembered. May God bless all those that love Mathew.
The Proud Wife Of American Hero
SSG Laurent J West KIA March 11, 2008
Donna Moore
May 27, 2011
Grateful to Mathew, for his heorism and sacrafice. My prayers for Gods comfort, peace and blessings for his family.
April 22, 2011
GOD BLESS YOU DICK AND SUE YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN AND GOD BLESS MATTHEW DELTONA FLA
Jamie Tucker
April 21, 2011
My dad is a retired Sargent major so I was brought up around military. I know people are sympathetic about your loss,but I also know the families who have someone in the military understand. Military families are all too familiar the price of freedom, and the impact of war. His life may have been taken, but God gained a soldier.
Peggy Childers
March 27, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Matthew Weikert:
Matthew gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
March 23, 2011
May God Bless you and your family. Sending love and prayers from Houston TX.
February 28, 2011
God Bless You...Love from Indiana
Chuck Thomas
February 28, 2011
Fine man. Hope to meet him one day in paradise. He deserves it. Don't know about me or my lot. God bless America.
Kathy Hayden
February 24, 2011
I think of all of you often. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. The impact of Matthew's death reaches more than you can possibly know. I'll be wearing Red White and Blue for Freedom Friday in honor and memory of Matthew.
Patti Gill
February 23, 2011
Freedom Friday - I'm in! God bless you -
Pennie Mesmer
February 23, 2011
I am in for Freedom friday. It is difficult to understand the depth of your sorrow, but we are all so grateful for the sacrifice."The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms." Dueteronomy 33:27
Pennie Mesmer
Jim Kleyweg
February 23, 2011
And the peace of God,which surpasses all understanding,will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil.4:7
February 22, 2011
May you rest in peace and may God grant your family comfort ane peace.
Patty Teager
February 21, 2011
I would like to invite YOU ALL to join me Friday February 25, 2011 for what I am calling
FREEDOM FRIDAY... a silent tribute to honor Matt Weikert and show our support for his family and friends.
Doing this will be quite simple.
Please wear RED WHITE and BLUE on Friday. That's it.
I'll be proudly pinning on a beautiful porcelain flag with a golden eagle that I usually reserve for the 4th of July or Election Day. I'm braiding RW&B bands from embroider floss, for the students I work with to tie around their wrists. When I give them out I will tell them of a brave man who gave his life so they could be free.
Paul Farrell
February 10, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doreen Matthews
January 24, 2011
"I did not know this young man, but I am grieving for you all.. May God Bless you and your family at this time.. and put his loving arms around you. He is a Hero in my eyes..So sorry for your loss.
January 13, 2011
May God give you Peacee and Thanks for being there to prtect our country USA. I am former soldier out long time. Ron Mau
Not important
January 10, 2011
May God rest your soul and bring peace to your family and loved ones.
jennifer furst
January 5, 2011
I did not know this young man, but I do grieve for your loss, and thank you for raising such a brave and wonderful young man
angela
December 23, 2010
I received an e-mail today with names of solidiers to pray for the soldiers of 3/5. I am so sorry for your loss. I just want to thank you for your son's service.
I will light a canndle for him today at St. Patrick's cathedral in ny.
lawrence tram
November 28, 2010
to the weikert family. i just wanted to tell you my story of my friendship with matt. i met him in 2006 when i was stationed at fort campbell. i was very new to the army and fresh out of high school. matt was my first and only team leader when i was stationed with 2nd plt, d co 1/187 inf. i met matt when he was just a cpl. in sep of 07 we deployed to iraq. i had some of the best time of my life.we talked about a lot of things, he was most proud of his son which he found out in iraq. we talked non stop about how happy he was about founding out that he was a father. matt was there with us the whole time taking care of me so i can go home to my mother and two more members of our four men team. as i was moving duty station in may of 09 matt took his own time to drive me over 60 miles to the airport, and that was the last time we talked after over 2 and a half years of being my friend.
please accept my condolences
lawrence tram
fort irwin, ca
James Moore
November 21, 2010
God bless this soldier. I never had the pleasure to meet him; but, it would have been an honor.
Prior to one of his many patrols.
Carlos
November 19, 2010
I had the privilege to work in Afghanistan with Matt Weikert. He was a very proficient and energetic man to work with. I am thankful for the opportunity that I had to meet him and call him one of my buddies. I pray that the family is recovering well at this point and that his memory lives on. Thank you for your sacrifice.
November 15, 2010
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your son. We deeply appreciate his and your sacrifice to protect us from those who would try to harm us and take away our freedom. My personal prayer is that God receives Matthew into His loving arms and gives you comfort during this difficult time. Rest assured that Sgt. Weikert is one of our true heroes.
David Ballance
Chaplain, VFW Post 1239 Men's Auxiliary
Beardstown IL
Bryanna
October 13, 2010
my deepest condolences to the Weikert family. Thank you Matt for serving your country to the fullest. You are a hero to so many.
GAry Melvin
October 7, 2010
Matthew Weikert, you are an American hero. You will not be forgotten and your memory inspires us all to greatness. If I could only be like Matthew Wiekert ------ Gary W. Melvin, Bluff City, TN
Jack Carpier
September 30, 2010
I salute you brave soldier. Your everyone's hero.
Dana Schaab
September 17, 2010
Thank you for your service and your love of country. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Prayers of strength go out to your family. How proud you all must be to have raised a hero!!!!
August 31, 2010
As a Marine Mom of who served two deployments in Iraq I feel your saddness and pain, all of our parents of the Marines do. Your son died with honor and for our great country will always honor his memory as it should be.
Sincerely,
Polly
PMM of MSgt Anthony USMC
Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor
Bobby Harvey
August 28, 2010
So many of our young fine men and women have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. My son too served in Iraq. My heart and prayers to you! God Bless America and God Bless you! Bobby Harvey
D-D McCarthy-Bunaisky
August 14, 2010
There are no words that I can find to express my sympathy to your family. Matthew died fighting for something he believed in...protecting his "loved ones" both at home and in the combat zone. May God give you comfort at this time. May He grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
In His love
Donna Hartley
August 8, 2010
Staff Sgt. Matthew W. Weikert gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. My heartfelt condolences to the family at this time of deep pain. God bless and comfort you.
August 7, 2010
just losing a son also my heart goes out to the family and his friends
jn phx az
Andy Anderson's Daughter
August 2, 2010
From a Marine's daughter:
Matthew's loved ones have my deepest gratitude for his service and his sacrifice. Our love to you and Matthew's fellow Marines, always.
Semper Fidelis.
Bill and Josie Scott
August 2, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are praying for the entire family.
Chapin Leigon
August 1, 2010
Thank you for your sacrifice, God bless to all of the Weikert family and friends.
Chapin American Leigon
Marcia Love
July 30, 2010
SSG Weikert...you are a true Hero!
LTC (R) Charles T Dalbec
July 30, 2010
To the family of Matthew,
May God continue to bless you as he will Matthew.
Chi Rho Youth Group
July 30, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Love and Prayers,
Chi Rho youth group at
Chapin Christian Church
we ty
dawn craigmiles
July 29, 2010
just want to say thank u for fighting 4 our freedom and my you rip matt we all will miss u.and the family im sorry for your loss
July 29, 2010
Thank You SSG Matthew Weikert-YOU are a hero-May you rest in peace!
Thank You Weikert Family for giving your son, who paid the ultimate price, to the U S of A so that we may continue to enjoy the freedom(s) we are so used to. May God bless you as you mourn your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lisa Young
July 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Heards
July 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
McCormick Family
July 28, 2010
We are not promised tommorow,We are not even promised today.We want to Thank You for serving Our Country! You are our Hero!Even though we never meet we know you earned your wings in heaven.There needs to be more people to stand up and fight for what they believe in and what is right.Until we meet one day in the Glory of the Lord. May God Bless You,and Your Family, and Your Friends,and comfort and give strength to all at this time of need.
SSG David & Miranda Keyton
July 28, 2010
Rest In Peace.
Our thoughts are with the family.
Tammy Loyall
July 28, 2010
To the Weikert Family,
May God provide you with the comfort and strength as you cope with the loss of your loved one.I'm so thankful for the soldiers that put their lives on the lines to allow us to have freedom that comes with a hugh loss when a life is lost. Keeping ALL in prayer. May God Bless All!!
CONNIE HENDERSON
July 28, 2010
THANKS FOR YOUR BRAVE SACRIFICE FOR OUR FREEDOM, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND HOLD CLOSE AND COMFORT THEM.
Amber Howe
July 28, 2010
Jacksonville is my hometown and my son is a Marine, so I feel very deeply the loss you have suffered. Please take solace in the fact that many, many people are praying for you and are so very grateful for your son's service.
Hill Family
July 28, 2010
Matt Weikert may you rest in peace. May God grant the Weikert Family the strength and love to over come all in their time of need. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Patricia Moss
July 28, 2010
Praying God gives you peace and comfort. Can't imagine the heartbreak, will keep your family in our prayers.
July 28, 2010
Thank you for serving our country, Its ppl like you that make us proud to be an Americian......God Bless your family and may he confort them in their loss of a hero........ God Bless...Diane Johnson, ky
Alma Loyall
July 28, 2010
To the Weikert Family:
May God bring you peace and comfort as you mourn the loss of your Son........our heart is broken for you today!!!!! Keeping you close in prayer.
July 28, 2010
What a brave and patriot man. My heart goes out to his family. Sherry Rippin Fort Worth, TX
CANDIS HERRERA
July 27, 2010
THANK YOU FOR BEING SO BRAVE, AND GIVING YOUR OWN LIFE TO SAVE OURS! YOU WILL BE HONORED FOREVER! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES!
Jennifer Welch
July 27, 2010
To the Weikert family:
Matt’s perfect smile, wonderful sense of humor, and laughter will not be forgotten. Thank you Matt for serving our country-you will be missed.
Kendra
July 27, 2010
I want to thank Matthew and the Weikert family for protecting our freedom. No soldier serves alone. His/Her family serves with them. Matthew was a brave man and fought for what he believed in. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my prayers.
Laskowski family
July 27, 2010
May you find comfort by our God at this very difficult time. You are in our hearts and prayers. God bless you.
Evans
July 27, 2010
Please accept our condolences. Thank you for your sacrifice and helping to keep America free.
Sincerely,
Paul and Phyllis Evans
Wade & Shannon Gadberry
July 27, 2010
From one army family to another, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of great sadness. May god be with you and look to him for strength because you will find it through him. God Bless You and be with you now and forever.
John Dearing
July 27, 2010
A boy's dream is to be a soldier; A man's dream is to fight for what he believes is right. Your boy became a man and paid the ultimate price. The sacrifice that your family has made is painful. Know that all of you are in our thougths and prayers. The Dearings- John, Laura, & Tyler
July 27, 2010
We thank him for serving his country to the best of his ability. Prayers are with the family and extended family. My husband served and my son served. He made the ulttmate sacrifice. May God be with him and you always. Costello Family
Nick Martin
July 27, 2010
Without brave men and women like Matthew this Amazing Country would not be what it is today. God Bless Matt and God Bless America.
Thank You Matt
Cory & Katie Garner
July 27, 2010
Our prayers, thoughts and deepest thanks go out to you and your family during this difficult time. No words can express the gratitude we feel for your service to our country, and we hope your family can find comfort from the community outpouring of respect and love. Rest in Peace.
July 27, 2010
there is nothing i can say to ease your pain but know matthew`s sacrifice will never be forgotten ron smiljanich jacksonville city treasurer
Debbie Wells
July 27, 2010
you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Your brave son gave his life for our country.It is a debt we cannot repay,but will never forget him.May God comfort you now and forever. Gary and Debbie Wells &family
Connie Cross
July 27, 2010
GOD BLESS YOU MATTHEW WEIKERT. I didn't know Matt,but we thank him and you for your ultimate sacrifice. He gave all he could for all of us PROUD AMERICANS.The Weikert family will be in our prayers forever. Jacksonville has lost a true hero but you have lost a son,brother,grandson,nephew,cousin,and especially a little boy has lost his daddy. May god be with him every day of his life and be proud of what his daddy did for his country. God Bless you all.
Jerry and Connie Cross
(a Proud Veteran)
Bob Driggers
July 27, 2010
Thank you for your unspeakable gift to us...
July 27, 2010
I to have a son over seas fighting for our country. May the Lord's strength guide you and help you through this very difficult time. So many people's thoughts and prayers are with our soldiers and their families every day. God Bless. Wendy Hall Warsaw,IL
July 27, 2010
I want to share my appreciation for Matthew's ultimate sacrifice. He is a hero to me, and to my children; even though we have not met this side of heaven. May you allow God to give you a peace that only He can give. With much gratitude~~another thankful American inCA
July 27, 2010
I would like to say Thank You. Your son gave the ultimate sacrafice for our freedom. He will never be forgotten. Good Bless
Marcy P
July 26, 2010
My prayers go out to the Weikert family. He is a true American Hero! I just wanted to pass along my condolences as I am greiving the loss of one of these heroes as well. Sgt Jesse Tilton was my cousin. God bless your family.
Garnet Jenkins
July 26, 2010
The price Sgt Matthew Weikert and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Soldier.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank our Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them, killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." ~ John 15:13 ~
May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Will Not Forget Matthew's Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
July 26, 2010
God Bless to Staff Sgt. Matthew Weikert and his family. I wish you all the best.
God Bless all the men and women over the seas fighting for our freedom. They need to be honored every day for the sacrifices they have made. GOD BLESS U ALL STAY SAFE!!
Carmen Eger
July 26, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the Extreme Sacrafice your son and your family have made so every family can enjoy the Freedsom of this country. God Bless You All
melanie murphy
July 26, 2010
thanks you for your service and may God be with your family at this very sad time, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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