George Weitzel
March 15, 1928 - April 20, 2016
Obituary
CROSS PLAINS-George Gerard Weitzel age 88, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was born on March 15, 1928, the son of George Gerard and Hazel (Carlson) Weitzel. George was a World War II veteran having proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps. He worked for the United States Post Office for over 33 years. George was a member of the Cross Plains American Legion Post 245, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He served in the Peace Corps in the Phillippines from 1983 thru 1993 and was a school volunteer at Park Elementary in Cross Plains for several years. George was an avid reader, photographer, bicycler and traveler, but loved most the time he spent with his family. He is survived by his children, Laurie Ann Veenendaal, Kathy (Patrick) O'Donnell, Franny (John) Weitzel-Callan, Timothy Weitzel and Mary Ann Weitzel; a daughter-in-law, Debra Weitzel ; a brother Robert J. (Gerda) Weitzel, a special friend Betty Sanders; grandchildren, Ben Ratliffe, Lucas Ratliffe, Julie (Micheal) Smith, Jaimie Kulikowski, Theresa (Steve) Gillespie, Gillian (Joshua) Jones, Elisabeth (Jon) Hedges, Maureen (Michael) Cassady, Nate Weitzel, Megan LeFurge, Kelsey LeFurge and Zachary LeFurge; and great-grandchildren, Rylie Elliot, Mason Gillespie, Samantha and Jack Smith, Eleanor Hedges, Devon Cassady, Adam and Eric Veenendaal, Rivka and Duke Jones. George was preceded in death by his parents, and two sons, Gregory and Robert Weitzel. A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains at 11AM on Saturday, April 30, 2016 with Father Thomas Kelley presiding. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9 AM until the time of the Mass at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Memorial Mass
Sat Apr 30, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Memories
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MaryAnn
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Our last visit... :-(
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MaryAnn
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Dad
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Jean Hilgers
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George was such a wonderful person. My children Rachel (20) and Shane (almost 18) loved him. He would read with them at Park School and just be plain old friendly. I always enjoyed seeing him to say "hi" and how much we appreciated him, even if it was at the Piggly Wiggly or the Post Office when I saw him. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. I think you can celebrate the life of a wonderful person.
- Jean, Paul, Rachel, Shane Hilgers
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Joe Eble
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George and I were members of St. Catherine LaBoure's Men's Club when I was a young adult. He was always smiling and joking and seemed to enjoy everything he was doing.
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Laurie Veenendaal
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Dad taught us from a young age to appreciate the beauty of nature--camping, hiking, or just stop to comment on a beautiful sunset. Dad loved being outdoors so much that he delivered mail for 33 years and passed up chances to make more money as a post-master--which meant he would have had to work inside.
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Faye Danz
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I always enjoyed having George come into the World of Variety for items he
needed. He came in more often when he lived on Main St. He always was
cheerful and appreciated our help finding what he needed. I remember how
difficult it was for him when his son passed away while on a canoeing trip.
He told me his son loved what he was doing, but losing a son was very hard.
He was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. Long live his memory!
You have my sympathy.
Faye Danz