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1937
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2020
Ronald Weiland Obituary
12/24/1937 - 08/05/2020
Raleigh
The man. The myth. The legend. Ronald Raymond Weiland (Ron) died on August 5, 2020 of natural causes in his home in Raleigh, NC. Ron was 82 years old. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 24, 1937. Ron was was predeceased by his parents, Raymond Weiland and Antoinette Weiland. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Helen Steadman Weiland, his brother Bob Weiland and wife Gunta, his brother Tom Weiland and wife Jan; his children Ginny Harris, Ronnie Weiland, Frank Weiland, Brian Weiland and wife Joyce; grandchildren; Tyler Harris, Alex Harris, Rachel Harris, Kylie Hopkins, Claire Hopkins, Christina Weiland, Nicole Weiland and Adam Weiland.
Ron served in the Army. Once he completed his service he worked for IBM for thirty years. After retiring, he continued to work as a contractor with IBM Support and then with Fidelity Investments and he finally retired at age 74.
Ron loved God, his family, his honey bees, a good game of poker, licorice, jelly beans, Klondike bars, a good homemade frosty, steak & lobster, pop corn, his new AirPods and just about everyone he met....his mottos were
'Make it a great day' and
'Bee Happy'.
We are having a very small family celebration of his life due to Covid but we will have a funeral mass and a prayer service at the columbarium at a later date.
Since we have had so many requests,
Donations in Ron Weiland's name can be made by check to the attention of Susan Benton, Treasurer WCBA, (Wake County Beekeepers Association) 1325 Hickory Hollow Lane, Raleigh NC 27610 or through Facebook Online Wake County Beekeepers Association Incorporated, US501C3 Nonprofit.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Weiland
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Bob Blanchard
September 3, 2021
Dear Helen,
I am just now learning of Ron´s passing from this Earth. I am so sorry. Ron was one of the most decent people I have ever known - a tribute to his faith and the family who inspired him. I was proud to call him my friend.
I fondly remember the many fishing trips Ron and I had together on Falls of the Neuse Lake - a lot of fishing, but not much catching, but we enjoyed the camaraderie.
I especially remember the time one February when I conned him into going with me to The Neuse River near Grifton to fish the annual shad run. Brutally cold. We hadn´t made more than a dozen casts before we noticed the lures were going less and less far out. Upon examination, we realized the eyelets on the fishing rods were freezing shut and binding the fishing line. We hauled he boat out and found a local restaurant that served a warm breakfast. Hot coffee never tasted so good!
Jan and I enjoyed the times we shared with you and Ron at Tommy´s Campground at Swansboro; although our schedules seldom coincided.
Helen, I know Ron has only been gone a year, and for me, Jan has been gone 10 years. I can tell you that little by little, life goes on, but you never forget them. Know that I will never forget Ron either. I wish you all the best.
- Bob
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