Lawrence Darwin Weigle

Prayers and God bless you..

APS has lost two great educators who were amazing principals and dedicated to both their students and their staffs' well-being this month. I gratefully remember Fred Schuett and Larry Weigle working together hanging cabinets on a weekend to remodel a Garfield classroom for use as a kitchen for the teaching of occupational orientation classes to students with IEPs. Giving above and beyond - what a wonderful way to support teachers in their quest to meet student needs.
Thank you for being a blessing . Jean Hamed

Mr. Weigle helped so many students and always had a cheerful smile. What a great man, so sorry for your loss.

I was a student at Kenmore High School when Mr. Weigle was our principal. He was a well respected man in our building. He was easy to talk to when you had a problem and stern when he had to be with you. Even though he was not at our school long, he made a huge impact on a lot of students while he was there that left a great last impression. I have been fortunate to run into Mr. Weigle over the years in public, at the University of Akron or with friends at other schools he was working at in the APS district. He may not have always remembered my name but remembered my face as a student and was always happy to hear how I was doing in life. The world has lost a great man but the heavens has gained an even great man. My condolences.

Walking into his class at UA each and every day made me smile - he definitely knew how to cultivate an aura of love and kindness. I miss him dearly!

Mr. Weigle, saved me from multiple paddles from Mr. Haynes at Buchtel and provided a great example of true servant leadership when I started in administration in APS. So sorry to hear this. Holko, Weigle, Haynes, Buckner, Mrs. Lewis made a heck of a BHS team. Sandy Womack

When I was a young educator in Akron Public Schools, it was Larry who touch my shoulder and motivated me to start doing more leadership components within the district. In fact, he nominated me to the local TV station to be featured as an up and coming educator of color. He then suggested that I become the teacher representative for students who were referred to student services. I asked him why did he select me and he said he wanted someone who truly cared about students. Larry truly cared about his students! It didn´t matter their race or economic background he wanted the best for them! If you went against any of his students you had to go through him to get them, he was a Huge protector of them! Whenever I reflect about Larry, I think of this giant of a guy who was really a teddy bear and will give his shirt off his back to make you be successful! Whenever I would be engaged in a conversation with anyone about Larry, my first comment would be I love Larry Weigle! Thank you, Larry you will be missed!