David Weddle Obituary
David was born December 16, 1942 in Brown County, to his parents, the late Clarence A. and Goldie E. (Richards) Weddle. He attended Helmsburg High School.
David retired in 1991 as a Millwright for International Harvester/Navistar in Indianapolis after 30 years of service. He served on the Board of Directors of the Brown County Water Utility for over 12 years and has been the Sexton for Bear Creek Cemetery in Brown County for over 30 years. David was a member of the Nashville Masonic Lodge Post #135, Murat Shriner's and the United Auto Workers Union Local #933 in Indianapolis. He enjoyed raising cattle on his family farm, hanging out and solving the world's problems in his garage with family and friends. David also enjoyed being outdoors and tending to his vegetable garden. He will be missed deeply by his family and friends for his quick wit and sense of humor.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Harrietta (Fetrow) Weddle; whom he married on November 12, 1960 in Unionville. David is also survived by his children; Jeff (Shelly) Weddle of Trafalgar, Walter 'Pudgie' Weddle of Helmsburg and Robert (Mindy) Weddle of Brown County; sister, Ruth Cody of Brown County; grandchildren, Isaac Weddle and Andy Weddle both of Brown County; Muff Cody and several nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his parents; son, Greg Weddle; nephew, C. Marvin 'Junior' Cody.
Pastor Ken Smith will conduct a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 12th at the Bear Creek Cemetery in Brown County. Friends and family may call on Sunday, December 11th from 3 to 7 p.m. at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center, 179 E. Mulberry Street in Morgantown. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be sent in memory of David to Bear Creek Cemetery, P.O. Box 100 Helmsburg, Indiana 47435.
Expressions of caring and kindness can be made to the Weddle family at meredith-clark.com.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of David L. Weddle, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3 Entries
Gail Raehn
December 10, 2022
Gail Raehn was also a Brother in the Masonic Lodge & Murat Shrine w/ Dave!
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Susie & Gail Raehn
December 10, 2022
We r so sad about David´s passing! My heart goes hot to Harietta as I have known her for years when I worked at Helmsburg Store! We also pass our thoughts & prayers to Ruth Cody & her son Muff as well as the rest of his family!
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
179 E. Mulberry Street P.O. Box 308, Morgantown, IN 46160
Make a Donation
in David Weddle's name
People and places connected with David
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support David's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor David Weddle's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
