George W. Weygandt's Obituary
Big Rapids George W. Weygandt, 75, of Rogers Heights, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 8, 1933, in Lake Odessa, the son of Arden and Faye (Sells) Weygandt. During the Korean Conflict, George served with the U.S. Army in Germany for 3 years until his honorable discharge in 1955. On April 5, 1957, he married Marie Hodiak, and they moved to the Big Rapids area in 1962 where they have lived since. For many years, George was a truck driver for Wolverine World Wide until retiring in 1997. George loved to ride horses, and was instrumental in helping to develop the Hungerford Lake Recreation Area Campground for equestrians. He also enjoyed hunting, especially for elk and mule deer in Montana. A devoted family man, George loved to spend time with his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and was willing to help anyone at anytime. George is survived by his wife Marie; 2 daughters, Maria Weygandt of Kentwood, Kristi (Rob) DeRop of Northfield, MN; 1 son, George, Jr. Chip (Patty) of Trufant; 8 grandchildren, Randy (Sara) Bean, Anna (Austin) Shotwell, Jami DeRop, Jordan DeRop, and Cooper, Parker, Jackson, and Georgia Weygandt; 3 great-grandchildren, Megan and Katelyn Bean, and Wyatt Shotwell; 2 sisters, Carol VanVleck of Woodbine, MD, Margaret (Rodney) DuVall of Damascus, MD; a sister-in-law Joan Weygandt of Lake Odessa; and many nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by a sister Wilma, and 3 brothers, Earl, Marvin, and Max. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 26, 2009, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Rev. Phil Bongard officiating. Spring burial will be in the Ladner Cemetery in Rogers Heights. Memorial contributions for the American Heart Association, American Lung Association or the Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center for Mecosta County Medical Center may be left at the funeral home, where Georges family will greet friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and prior to services on Thursday. Online condolences may be offered at www.mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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