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Gerald Weigel Obituary
He was born on November 25, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the son of William and Marcella (Domme) Weigel. He was a 1957 graduate of Hayden High School and attended Washburn and the University of Kansas.
Jerry worked as a Technician for the Eastman Kodak Company until his retirement in 1994 after 30 years of service. After retirement he worked for St. Matthew Church until 2011.
Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, selling things on e-bay, and was a master at tinkering with things. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Jerry was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #13012 at the church.
He married Linda Carol Barbarow at the Church of the Assumption on June 11, 1960. She survives of the home. Jerry is also survived by his children, Julia (Haitham) Husein of Kansas City, MO, John Weigel of Houston, TX, Janelle Williams of Topeka, a brother, William (Aggie) Weigel, and two sisters, Mary Sue Carreno and Sally Hubbell all of Topeka, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren with one due in February.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and two sons, Jeffrey Lee Weigel on November 9, 1963 and Joseph Lloyd Weigel on July 5, 1998.
Jerry will lie in state at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m. where a Parish and Knights of Columbus Rosary will be prayed together at 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603.
Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Gerald Gerald Lee Lee "Jerry" Jerry Weigel Weigel
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Joanne Neu
October 1, 2019
Dear Sally we are very sorry to hear that your brother passed away Joanne Neu (Dickson) and Trina Olson (Hoffman) We took care of your mother at the Manor of Topeka.
Gerald Volz
September 29, 2019
What a beautiful and generous spirit. I was so blessed to be at St. Matthews and be so near to Jerry. My prayers for his soul, and for Linda and all.
James lemon
September 29, 2019
Sally, so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. May God comfort you in this time of grief.
Marge Herman
September 29, 2019
Jerry was such a wonderful guy with a big warm smile for everyone he met. My sincere sympathy for Linda and family. Love, prayers and hugs for all.
Tammy Forman
September 29, 2019
Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Norman and Marcia Hogan
September 29, 2019
Such a wonderful man. Glad to have known him and felt a part of your family. God bless you all. Sending love and prayers!
Steve Hansel
September 29, 2019
In loving memory of wonderful Uncle.
Donna Hess
September 28, 2019
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. May God and your memories bring you comfort. My prayers for the family.
carol norton
September 28, 2019
So so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Many prayers to the family. Hugs to Sally and Mary Sue. So hard to lose a sibling.
FRIEDRICH MAISBERGER
September 28, 2019
JERRY WAS A GREAT INDIVIDUAL TO HAVE KNOWN.
JERRY AND HIS FAMILY ALSO WERE WONDERFUL NEIGHBORS .
HIS CHILDERN GREW UP WITH OUR THREE KIDS.
Barbara OConnor
September 28, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Fergel
September 28, 2019
It was a great honor to know such a wonderful man. Jerry was one of a kind. I'm thankful that the good Lord allowed us to enjoy him for a long time. He will be missed terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, my second family.
With my deepest sympathy,
Jim ( Eddie Haskell )
and Shara.
Moni Longstaff
September 27, 2019
Jerry was one of the most kind loving wonderful people I have ever known. He was a good man and a wonderful friend. He will be sorely missed love and prayers to all of his family.
Naomi & Virgil Clifton
September 27, 2019
We are do sorry to hear of Jerrys passing. A great neighbor.
Diane Reynolds
September 27, 2019
You will be missed greatly uncle Jerry. I will especially miss your laugh. Please give grandma and grandpa, and Jeff and Joe a hug from me. Sending Love, prayers and hugs to the entire family.
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