David Lyman Weirich

WEIRICH, David Lyman. March 9, 2023. Age 82. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Nofziger).
Loving father of Jeff (Lynn) and Kristen (Kevin) Johns. Adored grandfather of Devan, Ian, Dylan, Jocelyn Johns, Nathan Johns, and James Johns. Dear brother of Denis (Carol) and the late Sharon (Terry) Yoder. Predeceased by his parents Alvin and Irene.
Born on October 25, 1940, Dave grew up in Shipshewana, IN with a rich heritage in a tightknit community.
He attended Bob Jones Academy from 1954 and graduated from Bob Jones University in 1963 with a degree in Business Administration. Dave served in the Army in Vietnam, returning to Ford Motor Company where he worked as a financial analyst for over 35 years. He retired in 1999 and spent his retirement traveling, volunteering summers at Northland University, visiting missionaries and spending time with his family.
An active member of his church through the years, Dave served as a Sunday School teacher, deacon, treasurer and youth sponsor. In 1971 Dave was instrumental in establishing Faith (Calvary) Christian School. He continued to advise and support the school until his death.
Dave was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2006. In the years that followed, his unwavering faith in God provided him with grace and strength for each trial.
Visitation Sunday March 19th from 3-8pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Monday March 20th at 9:30am at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Service will be held Monday March 20th at 11am at Faith Baptist Church, 34950 Little Mack Ave, Clinton Township. Memorial contributions can be made in his honor to the Ministry of Marco Nunez, in care of Faith Baptist Church. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at wujekcalcaterra.com