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William Weitzke Obituary

William J. Weitzke, Jr., 71, of Meriden, husband of Karole "Katie" (Werther) Weitzke, passed away Wednesday (October 21, 2020) peacefully at home. Born in Hartford, he was a former resident of Burlington and Bristol, before moving to Meriden in 1992. Son of the late William Weitzke Sr. and Edna (Anderson) Weitzke, he graduated from Conard High School in West Hartford, Class of 1966, and attended CCSC. Bill was employed at Tilcon for 23 years, and later became the owner of PSC International inc. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Southington and Frederick-Franklin Lodge AF&AM in Plainville. William was an avid reader and a life long learner, his great mind will be missed. Besides his wife Katie, he leaves 6 daughters, Jill Olson of Harwington; Elizabeth Kovar and her husband David of Chicago, IL; Megan Slipp and her husband Nick of Melrose, MA; Jaime Ellis of Hebron; Dana Ming and her husband Christopher of Andover; and Danielle Lord (a granddaughter raised like his own daughter) and her husband Bryan of Southington; a sister, Lynne Weitzke of Chads Ford, PA; 11 grandchildren: Amanda Olson, Emily and Roger Kovar, Cameron Slipp, Grace Ellis, Madison, Reilly and Parker Ming. Great Grandchildren: Bryce and Kendall Lord; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Mark Weitzke. Calling hours will be held Sunday 5 to 7 PM at Carlson funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home on Sunday at 7:15 PM. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 24, 2020.

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Elizabeth Tice

April 18, 2024

I met him at a camp in Maine. Years ago.

Elizabeth Carpenter Tice

July 27, 2023

I met him at Camp Yo Aunta years ago. We were very young. He was a good friend.

Elizabeth Carpenter Tice

May 4, 2023

I met him at Camp Yo Aunta decades ago. Nice guy. Sometimes we sat with others at vespers.

Elizabeth Tice

August 12, 2022

I knew him at Camp Yo Aunta in Winthrop Maine m, decades ago. It was a great camp that no longer exists.
He was a great friend. We often sat beside rack other at vespers. I visited him once at his home. Took the bus!

Elizabeth Carpenter

August 12, 2022

Met him at Camp Yo Aunta in
Winthrop Maine. Visited him once there. Took a bus down. He was a great man. Years ago!

Elizabeth Carpenter

August 12, 2022

I knew him at Camp Yo Aunta in Winthrop Maine. We sat together at vespers.

Elizabeth Carpenter Tice

August 12, 2022

I knew him at Camp Yo Aunta in Winthrop Maine. It no longer exists. On Lake Cobasacontee in Winthrop Maine. They had vespers. He was a wonderful man.

Richard & Betty Sorensen

October 26, 2020

Gone but not forgotten. We had a lot of wonderfully times together and many laughs. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.

A.W. Carlson Funeral Home

October 24, 2020

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

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