William Curtis "Bill" WEISGERBER

07/24/1946 - 11/08/2015

WEISGERBER, William Curtis "Bill" July 24, 1946 - November 8, 2015 At the age of 69, Bill lost his race against esophageal cancer, passing away peacefully at Hospice House of Spokane on November 8, 2015. He was born to Virginia Marie (Krier) and Stephen Philip Weisgerber on July 24, 1946 at the Doctor's Hospital in Seattle, WA. He had such a fun-filled and joyful childhood living in Spokane until 8th grade when the family moved to Yakima. After graduating in 1964 from West Valley High School in Yakima, he continued his education. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Recreation from the University of Montana in 1969. In January of 1970, Bill was drafted into the U. S. Army and served in Vietnam. He was given an honorable discharge in October 1971. He worked as Unit Director his first year and Executive Director the latter three years for the Lewis-Clark Valley Boys Clubs of America in Lewiston, ID from 1972-1976. This was a very rewarding job for Bill. His heart was so patient and compassionate when working with children! Bill returned to school and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a Minor in Business from Eastern Washington University in 1979. He took a position with Social Security Administration's Spokane office in July of 1981. On September 25, 1982 Bill married LuAnn Heer in Ephrata, WA. Together they raised four wonderful sons in Cheney, WA. He retired July 31, 2015 due to his illness with 34 years of service. Some of his hobbies were snow-skiing, water-skiing, camping, boating, traveling, running, coaching youth baseball, following many sports teams and players and family genealogy. Bill ran marathons, an ultra marathon, triathlons and almost every Bloomsday race. The last four years he ran Bloomsday he competed to win. He would train for 6 months prior, running 60 miles a week. Bill placed at the top of his age group as well as being the fastest 68 year old in 2015. He is survived by his wife and best friend LuAnn of Cheney, WA; four sons, Bill (Deborah); and grandchildren Billy, Monroe and Miles Weisgerber of Spokane, WA, Nicholas Weisgerber of Cheney, WA, Johnathan Weisgerber of New Haven, CT and Jacob Weisgerber of Spokane, WA; sister Stephanie (Joel) DeTray of Clarkston, WA; twin brothers Jack (Karen) Weisgerber of Spokane, WA and Philip (Julie) Weisgerber of Olympia, WA; and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. Bill never lost the sweet little boy that was inside of him. He had a witty sense of humor and was very adventurous and spiritual. He felt compelled and enjoyed reaching out to all kinds of people as he lived his life to its fullest. He touched many people's lives and will be dearly missed. A Vigil will be held Friday, November 27, 2015 at 7:00pm. A Memorial Mass will be on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 11:00am. Both will be at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes 1115 W Riverside Ave. Spokane, WA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark Valley 1021 Burrell Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501.