Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA
Died March 26, 2020
Age 74
Carl E. Weidner was a millwright at Bethlehem Steel for more than 30 years before his retirement, as well as a kidney cancer survivor. Shortly before his death, Weidner was on a Hawaiian cruise. After COVID-19 broke out onboard the ship, it was detained at port for several days. Upon disembarking, Weidner was diagnosed with COVID-19, and he soon entered the hospital where he died. Weidner’s son is suing the cruise line for failing to inform passengers of a COVID-19 outbreak on the ship’s previous cruise.
Obituary
Carl E. Weidner 74, passed away on Thursday March 26, 2020. Born in Catasauqua, PA., he was a son of the late Russell E. and Mabel V. (Sterner) Weidner. Prior to retiring, Carl worked for the former Bethlehem Steel for 30+ years as a millwright. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan and enjoyed vacationing in Ocean City, MD, Myrtle Beach, SC and cruising various parts of the world.
Published in Morning Call
“Carl, Remember when we sailed your Kool styrofoam sailboat down the Lehigh and then could’ve get back upstream, so we got out and walked the USS Kool all the way back home. We laughed and joked the whole way. “
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