Donald Weibel

Donald Frederick Weibel, born on June 3, 1935 in Cleveland, OH, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024.
Don lived most of his life in Erie, PA, growing up in the Frontier area, playing with the kids at the Saint Joseph Orphanage. He attended Saint Andrew School, and Cathedral Prep, class of 1955. Thereafter, he attended Gannon University. He worked in the grocery business for years, and then worked for the Erie Times in the circulation Dept. for many more years. After retirement from the Times, he worked again in the grocery business for another 17 years, at Giant Eagle.
He took Linda as his wife, and moved to West 29th Street, where he lived nearly until his death. There, he raised his family. Two children, Timothy (Barb) Weibel and Julianne Weibel Foltz, have enduring love for Don, and will miss him greatly. He had four grandchildren, Karen (Cutter) Niemic, Gregory (Joleen) Foltz, Hayden (Kelsey McGarvey) Foltz, and Joseph (Haley Cress) Weibel. All four remember well the great times spent with their Papa.
Three grandchildren have met their great-grandfather. Grayson and Jacob Foltz, and Freya Niemic
He is also survived by dear friend Sally Urban, as well as her family. His ex-wife Linda Weibel, sister Joyce McCarthy, and sister in law Peggy Weibel, as well as many nieces and nephews, also mourn his passing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph F. Weibel, and C. Rose Patke Weibel. Also, by his older brother, Richard Weibel.
Don was a friendly, relaxed soul, who always loved to socialize. He always greeted you with a smile, and things were always great. Nothing could get him down. He loved to golf and play bocce, as well as participate in the Brotherhood of the Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart Church. In fact, a prized possession was his Knight of the Year award in 2019. He volunteered his time and effort at the Brig Niagara, and the Presque Isle Lighthouse. He was also known to enjoy an occasional Southern Comfort cocktail.
Friends may call on Tuesday at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc from 3 pm until 7 pm and are invited to the Funeral Mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church at 10 am. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com
Burial will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus.
His friends and family are encouraged to treasure Don's memory, and perhaps enjoy a toast of Southern to Don.