Frederick Carl Weichel

Frederick Carl Weichel Born February 13, 1915 to John and Lena Weichel in San Francisco, CA; he died peacefully at home in Santa Rosa on August 26, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years old. Fred was a devoted husband for 66 years to his wife, Isabel; he was the beloved father of Kenneth, Ronald, Connie and Cynthia; he cherished his four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; his brother Edgar Weichel survives him; as well as other numerous nieces and nephews. Fred proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII in which he was the recipient of the CIB, purple heart and other decorations. Fred retired at the age of 45 as a lieutenant colonel and served in excess of 20 years as a department of the Army Civilian. Fred then acted for over 16 years as a volunteer for both the Sonoma County Sheriff's office and the Sonoma County Superior Court. Fred was an active member for 38 years with the Redwood Empire Kiwanis Club; serving as president (1976-1977) and treasurer for 22 years and very active with the Kiwanis Key Club Program. He was also a 47 year member of the San Francisco Masonic Lodge #370. Fred will be remembered for his warm smile, selflessness and quiet gentle nature. He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed by his family and community. Family and friends are invited to attend Memorial Services with military honors on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. at the LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL (4321 Sonoma Hwy., Santa Rosa, CA 95409). Memorial contributions are preferred to one's favorite charity. Arrangements entrusted to: LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL, Directors (707)539-2921