Richard Allen Weigel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dick was born in Yakima, WA on April 4, 1938 to Stephen & Amelia Weigel. He was the oldest of 5 children, which included sisters Barbara and JoAnn and brothers Stephen and Bill. The family moved to Cheney, WA in 1949 and Dick graduated from Cheney High School in 1956. Dick Married Elaine Gibson on December 26, 1966. They celebrated 50 years of marriage at a gathering of family and friends last summer. When he was young, he worked at his parent’s bakery “Weigel’s Bakery” in Cheney. He then worked for Nabisco/ADM in Cheney for 40 years. He was active in many organizations. He was a member of the Temple Lodge #42 in Cheney, Scottish Rite Order, El-Katif Shrine, Martha Chapter Order of Eastern Star. He also served as Worthy Grand Patron of Washington in 2011. In his spare time he enjoyed bowling, gardening with Elaine and watching his grandchildren’s activities and sporting events. Dick was always there to brighten the lives of his family members and many friends. He enjoyed hearing a good joke, and liked telling them even more. He will be missed, but his legacy of love and kindness will not be forgotten. Dick is survived by his wife, Elaine Weigel; four daughters, Julie Miller (Eric), Mary Reategui (Claude), Debbie Maine (Tom), and Lisa Miller (Shane); his four siblings, five granddaughters, five grandsons and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Amelia Weigel and 2 great grand-daughters. A celebration of his life will be held April 29th, at a location to be determined.

Richard Allen Weigel

April 4, 1938 - February 28, 2017