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Tim Weigel Obituary
Weigel died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, his son, Rafer Weigel, said.
Tim Weigel was diagnosed with the brain tumor last year and had his first surgery on Father's Day last June, after tests showed a lesion on his brain.
Tim Weigel covered Chicago-area sports in print, radio and television for almost 30 years. He started his career at the defunct Chicago Daily News in 1971 and also worked for the Chicago Sun-Times.
Weigel became the sports director at WBBM-TV in 1995 and previously worked for WLS-TV and WMAQ-TV. He won several awards throughout his career including four local Emmy Awards.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Truax-Weigel; his father, a son, two daughters, a brother and a sister.
A memorial service is planned for Wednesday at First Congregational Church of Evanston.
Copyright © 2001 The Associated Press
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Tom Siebert
November 20, 2024
When I moved back to Chicago in 2007, all my local heroes were gone: Harry Caray, Jack Brickhouse, Gene Siskel, and Tim Weigel. He was the best. Thank God for YouTube!
Betty J Howard
November 10, 2020
my daughter and I met Tim during the Chicago Fest quite a few years ago and took this picture with him in the CNA tent - such a gracious gentleman and a wonderful personality
Paula Halfin
April 14, 2020
Sorry for your loss. God Bless!
skip justice
November 20, 2019
One of the best.
I went to Lake Forest High School with Tim.
A great person and friend.
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Hill Szlapka
March 1, 2019
I want to thank the Weigel family for your father Tim for letting my mother in front of him they both had cancer that year and they both died year
April 19, 2014
NEVER CARED MUCH FOR SPORTS.....COULDN'T HELP LIKING TIM WEIGEL.....HE WAS OUTGOING AND FUN LOVING FUNNY....MAY HE REST IN PEACE...JIM CORTY
October 23, 2013
Mr Weigel you were and always will be the great you and Joe Daley,Fahey Flynn, Mary Ann Childers...I loved your Weigel Wieners very funny moments sir.It was a blessing to see his son Rafer Weigel announcing sports imagine that...before l heard or seen you I am going to pay tribute to him and his cast with a memorial board this Christmas...2013,always Loved
October 23, 2013
HELLO MY NAME IS SCIENCE...AND I WAS REMEMEBERING MR.TIM WEIGEL WHO COVERED THE SPORTS FOR 30 YEARS:) I WAS THEN ONLY 15 YRS OLD... A TEEN LEARNING A LITTLE ABOUT A GREAT SPORTS ANNOUNCER, I WAS ATTENDING EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH... I WAS,AND I AM STILL PROUD TO SAY, I WOULD WATCH MR.WEIGEL AGAIN IN HISTORY... SO WHEN I HEARD THE NAME RAFER WEIGEL MY LIGHT-BULB CAME ON? MR.WEIGEL'S SON QUOTE ME (IMAGINE THAT)!!!!BEFORE I HEARD OR KNEW HIS SON WAS A SPORTS ANNOUNCER, I HAD BEEN COMTEMPLATING ABOUT STAND IN FRONT OF ABC STATION WITH A MEMORIAL BOARD OF MY FAVORITE ANCHOR GREATS...JOE DALEY, FAHEY FLYNN OUOTE ME I LOVED FAH(BOW TIES)MARY ANN CHILDERS AND TIM WEIGEL...THOSE WERE THE DAYS...LOVE ALWAYS
October 4, 2013
We still
Miss you Tim
Ever Jean Frazier
September 12, 2013
I miss you Tim, think of you every year on you birthday, since we shared the same birth month and during the march madness, I know how much you enjoyed that.
arlene Calderon
September 11, 2013
I just learned of ur abscence I gurss I was in deniel. I thought u were on vac. I would always wonder wher did u go, well Lord and Be Hold ur Home in his Sovereigns hands. U r missd my funny sports guy.
sabrina Washington
April 6, 2013
I love Tim weigel. He was the greatest
Suzanne Donovan
August 26, 2012
I loved Tim on the news. My heart melted tonight whe I saw his son on channel 7. I immediately googled his name with hopes it was Tim's son!! Hi dad must be smiling!! Welcome to fullfilling big shoes !
melanie sarabia
June 24, 2012
We miss you and is not the same with out you.
ron harris
December 24, 2011
Thanks tim for doing such a great job.I miss your bloopers. Rest in peace.
October 22, 2011
Tim you are missed very much.
Dick Kosobud
March 21, 2011
Tim, your young son Rafer did a great job this evening on the sports chan 7 tonight/ Tis wonderful to see him doing what his dad used to do, brought tears to my eyes in memory of his great father and Tim you are still missed very much so........Dick Kosobud, Sheridan IL 60551 Later Tim and God Bless you.....
Amy North
July 22, 2001
My deepest sympathies to the Weigel Family.I grew up and spent almost 37 years living in the Chicago area.I loved Tim's "Weigel Weinies".He will be truly missed!
DENISE FUOSS
July 13, 2001
WE HAVE LOST A GREAT NEWSCASTER/SPORT WRITER. HIS LAUGH WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Peter Bonoff
July 12, 2001
Thanks, Timbo, for enriching so many lives and making me laugh so hard about the laundry business that I nearly broke my ribs.
Cheryl Studebaker
July 8, 2001
You infectious laugh, your incredible spirit, your love of live and the living, your ongoing encouragement to our young people, your children and family, your sportscoats, and the "wieners"...I looked for you daily on CBS...You are missed but you remain with us...your legacy lives on!
Kim
July 8, 2001
When Tim left channel 7 so did my family. Tim we will miss you. I don't even like sports that is the truth, but I loved your sports casting.
Jim Lavery
July 8, 2001
My sincerest condolences. I remember Tim during undergraduate days at Yale as a nice guy and good football player.
mary dirilten
July 6, 2001
A beautiful soul is never forgotten.
Thanks for the joy and the laughter.
You will not be forgotten, Tim.
God's blessings to the family of this great man.
Kimberly Croswell
July 5, 2001
My condolences and best wishes to the family of Tim Weigel. May God continue to bless all of you.
Joseph Schenke
July 3, 2001
My wife and I have been residents in the Chicago area for over 30 years. We have enjoyed Tim's Sports coverage for most of those years. It takes a native Chicagian like Tim to convey the love for the Chicago sports teams. We along with your family will miss him very much.
Mary Fleming-Hughes
July 3, 2001
As a native of Chicago, I will miss Tim's humor and his laugh. He was a great guy!
Mary Fleming-Huhges
June 27, 2001
Always enjoyed his sports reporting and will miss his very humorus commentaries and Weigel Weiners.
Condolences to his family.
June 27, 2001
What a sad day in Chicago to lose Tim. I always looked forward to seeing him at the Cub's games. He will be missed by all
Barbara Miluski
June 27, 2001
I was greatly saddened to learn of Tim's death. His sense of humor and his great love of sports will be greatly missed.
Tim was the only reporter that treated a fledgling women's rugby team with dignity and respect. He remembered our names and made us feel as though we were doing something special.
May the universe bless you, Tim.
TB
John Laue
June 26, 2001
Although I'm a native Chicagoan, I've been living in LALA land since 1990. I'm shocked and saddened to learn about the death of Tim Weigal. When I lived in Chicago, I always looked forward to his good-humored sports report on Channel 7.
The weird thing is that the reason I was browsing through legacy.com was to sign the guest book for my closest friend in Chicago, Joe Zucker, who also died from a brain tumor in early April. He was also first diagnosed about a year ago. Like Tim, Joe was known for his great sense of humor and ability to make other people laugh--the true legacy of both these men is the number of lives they touched with their humor and caring. I will miss them both.
ronald gillio
June 26, 2001
Dear Weigel Family:
We are so sorry for your loss and that also of the city of chicago at Tim's passing. You will be remembered in our prayers.....
The Ronald Gillio Family
Deb Blumenstein
June 26, 2001
To the Weigel Family and Tim's "News Family" ~
I fondly remember reading Mr. Weigel's sports reports in the "Chicago Daily News" years ago. He added zest and energy to the Chicago sports scene and a great sense of humor via his "Weigel's Weiners." Helped us to laugh more than cry with our Chicago sports teams!
He will be missed by so many. May God comfort you at this difficult time. Peace and all good.
Jerry Atkinson
June 26, 2001
To the Wiegel family.Tim was always the best sportscaster in the city of chicago.I am sure he is looking down and will bring the sox a world series this yr.My Prayers are with the Wiegel family.Jerry Atkinson.
Sam Esposito
June 26, 2001
To The Tim Weigel Family Sorry For you Great lost,
Ginean Sanchez
June 25, 2001
Our family gives our condolences. We have your family in our prayers. Stay strong & move forward, because you know that is what Tim would want!
I myself, lost my father 15 years ago to a massive malignant brain tumor, I was 12 years old, my father was only 44. Our family knows your pain.
Again, our condolences
The Sanchez Family
Ty Barton
June 25, 2001
As mentioned by my mom in this guest book, Tim had invited us to spend the afternoon with him at WLS TV to see the life of a sports reporter. I was only eight or nine years old at the time but can still vividly remember the day. He took me for a tour, showed me where he gets his information, introduced me to all the news anchors (like Fahey Flynn and Joel Daily). He truly made me feel like that afternoon was just for me.
Looking back, it couldn't have been too big a thrill for him. After all, I was so in awe of the entire environment and situation, I don't think I said more than 10 words the entire time. Still, he acted as though he was just as excited to have me there.
What my mom didn't mention was the fact that I ran into Tim 10 years later at the Chicago Auto Show. I had waited in line to get his autograph. Midway through signing his picture, he stopped, looked up at me and said "Aren't you Ty Barton, the Bears' next great Tight End?" I was amazed. Not only had he remembered my name, but had remembered the few words that I had spoken that afternoon a decade ago!
Thanks, Tim, for making an ordinary kid feel so special. We'll miss you!
Gary Marfise
June 25, 2001
I met Tim a few days after the death of his father. He had a speaking engagement at Queen of Peace High School. Even though he had just returned from his fathers funeral he still gave a charming and funny speech. I will miss his humor and good nature. God bless Him.
Mike Lasco
June 24, 2001
Tim was a Chicago original who enriched the lives of everyone who knew him, in addition to the millions of viewers who enjoyed him on television.
A professional journalist in every sense, Tim was no brown-nosing cow-tow-er to the players, management, and owners (as many Chicago sportscasters are); he reported the facts and wasn't afraid to speak his mind. He delivered it all, on the level. In doing so, he gained the respect and admiration of both the sports figures he covered and the fans that turned to him for the facts. You were the Real Deal, Tim, and Chicago is a better place for having you. May your family find comfort, and may you rest in peace.
Laura Starr
June 23, 2001
I was lucky enough to know Tim personally. He went to my high school when I was a kid and then was our assisitant dean at LFHS , my Sr. yr. He always came to our reunions and stayed in touch. What a guy the world has lost. How lucky we are to have had him..........
Denise Whiteurst
June 23, 2001
Although I'm not a sports enthusiast, I grew up watching--and enjoying--Tim and his "Weigel Wieners" on the news. I was devastated at hearing such sad news. He will be sorely missed for years to come.
Jamie Dugan
June 23, 2001
I will always remember Tim's smile and his weigel weinners and I will always remember how nice he was in person when he used to come to the Multiplex for the Bulls back when they used to practice there. Tim also had the same kind of brain tumor that my late father Mickey had so I know just what he and his family were going through my thoughts are with them. Tim you will be missed everyday.
Richard C. Kanak
June 22, 2001
Gosh, how I enjoyed listening to and watching him on television while I lived in the Chicago area. His smile and laughter was contagous.
Pat Freger
June 22, 2001
He lived out loud.
Thanks for sharing.
Pat Reavy
June 22, 2001
I will always remember Tim Weigel and Gene Siskel reporting from the Bulls' locker room after winning an NBA Championship. What a pair! Tim was the only one that stated, "Jordan will be back" after Mike's 1993 retirement. He was right. Sports in Chicago will never be the same again.
Sheila M. Doherty
June 22, 2001
What a JOY to have listened to you and to have watched you enjoy
your life and your career. Great laugh.
Tim Reise
June 22, 2001
I know that Tim Weigel and Gene Siskel are roommates once again . . . and both still very much on the air.
All the Almighty's blessings to the Weigel family.
Mark Venegas
June 22, 2001
I was very saddened to hear about Tim Weigel's passing. I did have one encounter with Weigel when I was at a Cubs-Expos game in 1976. Batting practice had just finished and I was heading back to my seat, and when I looked up I saw Mr. Weigel, and said, "Hey that's Tim Weigel" and he smiled and patted me on the head and walked toward the press box. I have been away from Chicago for 10 years, but when I went up there for vacation I always made it a point to watch Weigel's tremendous sportscasts and reports. He made sportscasting fun and he certainly was one of many who inspired me to get into broadcasting. His professionality and his spirit will never be forgotten by his family, friends, peers and fans. God Love ya, Tim
Alicia Fontanetta
June 22, 2001
He knew how to live and enjoyed life. May we remember his spirit and follow his example. He had it figured out.....
With sympathy,
Alicia
Maury & Lisa Goldstein
June 22, 2001
We relocated to Wisconsin from Florida this week and were saddened by the news of Tim's death. We spent eight years in the Chicago area before moving to Florida and Tim was always a welcome addition to our household every evening. We enjoyed his wit and colorful Sports Jackets. We wish you comfort in your loss and thanks for sharing Tim with us.
The Goldsteins
Curt Brown
June 22, 2001
Tim was a "character" in the most positive sense of the word. He seemed to embrace life and realized there were no "do-overs", that life was for living. Even during his recent struggles, he appeared to remain fond of all life had to offer. People like Tim come along far too infrequently.
John & Sharon Schultz
June 22, 2001
Thank you for making sports news FUN! We especially enjoyed your coverage of high school events!
God Bless your family and bring them comfort!
John & Sharon Schultz
BOWERS
June 22, 2001
DEAR FAMILY OF TIM,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. WE KNEW TIM ONLY BY WATCHING HIM ON THE SPORTS NEWS. HE SEEMED TO BE A KIND AND FUNNY MAN WITH A GOOD PERSONALITY. PLEASE KNOW THAT TIM IS NO LONGER SUFFERING.
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES.
Mike McClure
June 22, 2001
Sincere condolences to Tim's Family. He was one of the best and brightest. We grew up together in sports and I can still see him joining the Big Ten Skywriter's tour as a rookie in 1971. He was fun to be with then and never changed.
My last memory of him was walking down a near North street in the spring of 1998. He saw me driving by in a car with my two sons and yelled, "Hi Mike!" I'd been living out-of-state for 9 years and hadn't seen him during that time, but he recognized me and went out of his way to greet me.
Rest in Peace My Friend!
Paul Genske
June 21, 2001
I lost my wife who was 37 to cancer over a year and a half ago and I do know that the pain does go away with time. God Bless
Paul
Eiman Amr
June 21, 2001
Wishing the family well, God bless u all...
David Han
June 21, 2001
I grew up with Tim and his "often-imitated, never-duplicated" Weigel Wieners. One can pretty say that about Tim's style and demeanor on the air.
One thing you can say about Tim is that he was fan of the teams he covered. I think that is what endeared him to Chicago.
It seems that Chicago's sports scene is a little bit duller than it was just a week ago.
You will be missed. May God bless your soul and your family.
David
Clare Ryan
June 21, 2001
Mr. Weigel,
Our prayers are with you and your
family. Why do the "GREAT" have to
die so young? Maybe you can send
some heavenly gifts down to the CUBS. PEACE to your family.
Jack McDonald
June 21, 2001
Chicago sports will seem more like a business without Tim Weigel. He brought an honesty and a warmth that reflected the fan within, much like Harry Caray did. We've lost another true Chicagoan that deserved the joy of the Cub championship, and I'll toast one for Tim when that happy day occurs.
Peter Corona
June 21, 2001
Tim was an intelligient, courteous, funny and inspired sportscaster. The airwaves will never be the same. My heartfelt thanks to him and his family and may God bless them in their and our great loss.
Linda Reedy
June 21, 2001
Thanks for your energetic smile and such a great time. May God Bless and keep you and take care of you family. Thank You.
Matt Gilbert
June 21, 2001
I grew up in the Chicago Area, watching Tim on TV for as long as I can remember. When he switched from WLS to WBBM, so did I. While he was on, I instructed my wife not to "talk during Tim." I was an avid viewer. He had fun with what he was doing, and his sense of fun was infectous. In that, he was unique. I never met the man, never knew him outside his TV persona. When he stopped appearing on the 10 pm news and "Face 2 Face" I stopped watching those programs as well. Chicago won't be the same without Tim, who was as much a "Chicago legend" to me as Gene Siskel, Mike Royko, and the rest were to him. My best wishes to his family and to the rest of Chicago for our loss. I'll miss him.
Doug Rouse
June 21, 2001
To the Weigel Family,
I just heard about Mr. Weigel's passing today. I am so sorry for your loss. Rafer was good friend when my mom past away 20 years ago and it ment a lot to me then. Your dad was a really great guy. He will be missed.
Doug Rouse
Cathi Mahoney
June 21, 2001
I sit here alone, thinking of the man I will miss. His wide grin, infectious laugh, and his marvelous humor. Heaven will never be the same with Tim there. He will probably go to God and say, "Hey God, how about a Cubs-Sox World Series? Wouldn't that be a great miracle? C'mon God, I'll give you a beret, how about a tie, I know - a neon jacket!" Only one person could pull that off, and that person is Tim Weigel! I'll miss him! Condolences to the Weigel family. But you know that Tim will be waiting for you up there with arms wide open!
SHIRLEY CARRIZALEZ
June 21, 2001
Our condolences to the Tim Wiegel family and friends.We enjoyed the Weigel Wieners so much.Now it's like a member of the family is gone.Our prayers are with Tim's family and the whole City of Chicago who has lost a very important person in the lives of so many
Dawn Mitchell
June 21, 2001
Tim was the best sportscaster in all times, I am 31yrs old, mucher younger than those who have been watching him over the years,when you have a much younger generation watching for someone like Tim Weigel you have to know you have a great impact on people, of all nationality. Tim you will be missed. To the family of Tim Weigel, Tim has definitely served his purpose in life.
Wendy Fallon
June 21, 2001
I have always watched Tim this is a huge loss. I hope he will be able to watch (with the best seats avail.) the Cubs win the world series.
We all will miss you Tim
AL Larson
June 21, 2001
Never a sports fan until Tim's broadcasts came on the air! Loved his "Weigel Weiners" over the years.
A tragic loss to the community.
Melissa Antink
June 21, 2001
I grew up in Chicago watching Tim Weigel and his "Weigel Wieners" segment on the news. He will be sadly missed by my whole family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Weigel family.
JOSEPH FALARDEAU
June 20, 2001
THE BEST WEATHER MAN AROUND, I WILL ALWAYS MISS HIM, THE WEIGEL FAMILY YOUR IN MY TOUGHTS AT THIS TIME
Clare Ryan
June 20, 2001
Tim,
You were the "BEST"! Chicago will
miss you. Since you're up in heaven
now, give the CUBS a nudge towards
the pennant.
Elliott Delman
June 20, 2001
...just got back from the farewell service for Tim over at First Congregational. The service was as real and vintage as Tim: honest, heartfelt, spirited, giving, funny, sacred. My God, he was a ball of light. I feel fortunate to have known him and his family. Tonight, as I feel like I'm all cried out, I mostly feel like I was given a huge gift from the Chairman of the Live Big Club.
Kim Kovach
June 20, 2001
Tony, Denny & Janet,
I am so sorry that you lost Tim. Just remember to be thankful of these past few months that you have had to become strong together. My love and thoughts are with you.
Pat and Tom Kelly
June 20, 2001
So sorry for your loss and ours also. Our thoughts and prayers go with your family.
Bebe
June 20, 2001
I used to live in Chicago (miss it!) and Tim Weigel was the ONLY reason I could handle watching anything about sports. I knew some people that had met him and all I ever heard were wonderful and funny stories of his antics. He will be sorely missed by many..
George Schaefer
June 20, 2001
I'll never forget the column that Tim wrote in the Sun-Times after he received his pink-slip from Channel 7 back in December 1994.Rather than feel sorry for himself or use his public forum to complain about getting a raw deal, Tim used the opportunity to share a leason that he had learned from his painful experience. He said that in the past he had not given much thought about the feelings of an athelete or coach who had been fired by his team. Tim just fealt that "it goes with the territory." That was until it happened to him. Tim then vowed to never let such a job severance go by without a sympathetic, compassionate or encouraging word on his part. Fortunately I have never been unemployed, but after reading Tim's column I think that I have become more sensitive to the emotional and financial plight of those who have lost a job for whatever reason. He used his unfortunate experience to learn a valuable lesson of life and then he eloquently shared it with his readers.
Whether it was getting fired from a job or learning that he had terminal brain cancer, Tim accepted adversity with the ultimate in class and character. He can be an inspiration to us all.
Thank you, Tim, for being a role model for me.
George
Steve Redenz
June 20, 2001
My deepest sympathy to the Weigel family. I will always remember Tim for laughs while listening to the WLUP the LOOP. God bless you Tim, you will be missed.
Ed Doyle
June 20, 2001
...."only the good die young"...
I have been away from Chicago for a little over 2 years. I'm watching the Cubs game on WGN last Sunday, when all of a sudden I see a moment of silence for Tim. My heart jumped out of my body! I didn't even know he was ailing.
I never met him, but enjoyed him so much for all the years I watched him because of his smile and wit. He never seemed to take things too seriously. He always seemed to keep a nice humor to his broadcasts.
Reading the Guest Book entries, I really wish I could have met him. The fact that he took the time to reply to people that wished him well at such a hard time in his life. What a guy!
My heart goes out to his family.
..."only the good die young".........see 'ya Tim...thanks!
Ed Doyle
Chino Hills, Ca.
Pat Tarant
June 20, 2001
I was never a sports fan, but always enjoyed watching Tim. Thanks for the laughs - I'm sure you are entertaining the angels now.
To Tim's family: God bless you all.
Michelle
June 20, 2001
Our prayers are with your family at this very sad time. It seems that the better the person, the quicker they are taken away from us. God bless.
ANTHONY TUFANO
June 20, 2001
TO THE WEIGEL FAMILY,
TIM WAS A CHICAGO ICON AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN IN THIS CITY.
JUST WHEN YOU WERE ABOUT TO TURN OFF THE NEWS BECAUSE IT WAS SO DEPRESSING, HERE COMES TIM TO CHANGE THE WHOLE MOOD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS,STAY HEALTHY AND HAPPY.
Gilberto Gonzalez
June 20, 2001
Even though I never met Tim he will be missed. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his family.
Larry Schaefer
June 20, 2001
Tim and I grew up together, going through 1st - 8th grades as class mates, friends, and teammates. He called me "Larry the laugh", a name his father, John, probably was responsible for. He taught me to love baseball and the White Sox as we watched games together in his Gageslake home. He was always the best at everything--the best athlete, the best student, the best musician, the best with the girls...there was no competing with Tim. You had to just stand back and admire him. A few years ago, we got a chance to talk when I called him during a guest appearance on the SCR 1160 radio program. We laughed about our childhood and how we threw away thousands of dollars of baseball cards while using them on our bicycle tires. I just talked to his dad a few weeks ago. Ironically, his dad has had to see his son pass away, the son he so admired and almost worshiped. Tim had that signature laugh in first grade when I made a mistake reading out loud in Miss MacCay's classroom. We'll miss that laugh now Chicagoland-wide.
Bob Ociepka
June 20, 2001
I'll always remember the compassion and sensitivity Tim showed in covering the tragic death of Gordon Tech H.S. basketball star George Robinson Jr. in November of 1983. His professionalism and support in this very difficult time was important for me and for the Robinson family. He will truly be missed. Bob Ociepka (Detroit Pistons)
Darlene Wells
June 20, 2001
Tim,
You will surely be missed. You were a class act and a memeber of the elite when it came to being yourself and making others feel good. We recently lost our grandaughter at the young age of 7 months, and it is a difficult time for us and the family - - but knowing you are joining her as an "Guardian Angel" is a bonus! Thank you again for all the laughter and honesty. Our love and prayers are with you and your family and those who mourn your passing. God bless you!
Jayne Daly
June 20, 2001
To Tim's Family: I never met him, but enjoyed watching and listening to his programs whenever possible. My prayers are with you.
Esteban Galapagos
June 20, 2001
Tim U R a funny guy but also i think U R a nice guy sorry U had to go
your wiener made me LOL
your freind, ESTEBAN
Carol Marin
June 20, 2001
I just can't believe Tim is really gone. I'll never forget how supportive he was when I left WMAQ news in disgust over the whole Springer thing. Most people gave me a token "you go girl"-type sentiment, but Tim was really there for me. He told me that integrity was never for sale, and that if you are selling something, it's probably not integrity, because that's not for sale, or something like that...no, he said I had integrity, and because of that, nobody could ever buy me. That's it. Well, Tim, ditto for you, a hundred times over. This whole town loves you and we all miss you. And even though nobody could ever buy you, I wish I could buy a Weigel Wiener right about now, because I could use a good laugh to hold back these tears. God Bless.
Sandra S. Miller
June 20, 2001
I met Tim many years ago at a restaurant called Edinburgh Castle (no longer in existence as a restaurant) on North Broadway...he was always upbeat and friendly when he came in for dinner. Although I am not a "sports fan", I tried to watch his "Weigel Weiners" whenever I could, just for the chuckles he provided to the evening news. He will definitely be missed.
Paula Janusek
June 20, 2001
Tim and I became friends in the mid-1970's and have kept in touch over the years. He was the most humble and unpretentious man I have ever known. We were having dinner at a popular Chicago restraunt and the waiting line was quite long. The host recognized Tim and offered to seat us before the others, but Tim wouldn't hear of it and said we would wait our turn like all the others.
I will miss you, Tim. My heartfelt sympathies go out to Tim's family.
Jon Drumond
June 20, 2001
The city lost a great man. It seems just like yesterday Tim and I were at a fund raiser arguing over the name of the weatherman that got busted by the IRS. He said it was Tillman, I said it was Avalos. As always, Tim was right.
People used to laugh at us because of the names we called eachother. I called him "nut hugger" he called me "the prison bitch."
I miss that nut hugger right now.
Betty Powers
June 20, 2001
So sorry to hear of Tim's death. The Weigel's have been life long friends of the Powers family. He will be missed.
The Powers Family
bob egan
June 20, 2001
I am a transplanted Chicagoan in Ca but I visit Chicago 3-4 times a year. I remember Tim from the beginning of his career in Chicago and always enjoyed his writing and broadcasting.My deepest sympathy to Tim's family and freinds.
LYNN BARTON
June 20, 2001
Twenty-one years ago, Tim did a kindness for my 12 yr old son re sports and visits to station. It was a cold day, but my son grabbed my hand and said he'd never forget it. Now 33 yrs. old and still never forgot it. Posters followed even in college. We followed Tim, searched for him when he made changes to another station because he made sports fun - down to earth person. We wish his wife, and all his children and family our prayers for their loss and also ours. My son Ty - now in TX couldn't believe it when I called. I'm sure Tim is doing some Weigel Weiners up there and bringing joy even up in heaven. Wonder what colorful outfit he's wearing!!!! He had real class and those that did work with him lost a GEM. God be with all of you and yours.
Nancy Bundley
June 20, 2001
I was never a sports fan, but I was a white-shoes Weigel fan. His laugh, his sense of humor, his crazy sports coat made him seem like a fun guy.
I never met Tim, but I felt as though I knew him. And, I will surely miss him.
Biggie Wiener
June 20, 2001
The city has certainly lost a shining star. It seems like just yesterday when Tim was in our backyard, dressed like a clown, performing magic tricks like "the never ending wiener," and the disapearing, and re-appearing, and disapearing...wiener."
I'll never forget the time he bitch-slapped Giangreco across the face with his large (rubber) wiener durring the chicago Emmy awards.
What a class act. May you be dressed in heaven half as well as you were on the set.
sonia barajas
June 20, 2001
Tim was always a delight to wacht
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