Rev. Richard John Weidert Jr.

It was a blessing to care for Fr. Weidert´s sister and Fr. Weidert himself in his last moments. The Weidert bequest continues to assist the Carmelite Sisters in their mission at St. Agnes Home.

FATHER WENT TO MASS AND SAINT MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH. AFTER MASS, I NEEDED TO BLESSED A BEAUTIFUL ROSARY & HE DID. AND HE SAID, PLEASE PRAY FOR ME.
NOW, WE NEED TO GO DIVINE MERCY ON FOLLOWING WEEK ! I MISS HIM ....

GOD SPEED, RICH

The KIMBRELL Family expresses deepest condolences over the passing of our friend FATHER RICHARD WEIDERT, JR.

Father Richard was a generous, intelligent, caring man of many accomplishments. He was the priest at Meredith Memorial Home the last few years that my mother CHARLOTTE KIMBRELL resided there in Belleville, IL.

Father Richard devoted many long hours to counseling my mother when we suddenly lost a member of our family, my mother's second son/ my older brother. He consoled...

We met Father Richard on our pilgrimage to France with him. Enjoyed "sports talk" with him as well as daily Masses. He was a great guy and will be missed. Rich & Barb Eichhorst

Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Cromwell, CT is proud to have been part of Father Weidert's preparation for priesthood. We pray in thanksgiving for his life of service and for his eternal peace.
Father Douglas Mosey, C.S.B., Rector/President

Father Rich was an excellent corkball player and a regular attendee on wednesday nights during the spring summer and fall at the swansea improvement assn.corkball night.Had trouble with the curveball though! Will be missed by his corkball friends!

We were sad to hear of the death of Fr. Richard. He was our pastor for a few years here at St. Anthony Parish in Beckemeyer, IL. We enjoyed his time and ministry here. He was such a people person and loved his sports! Our sympathy to his family. Our loss is heavens gain. Dennis and Betsy Kampwerth