Monday, June 14, 2010

Charles L. Weidner (June 12, 2010)

Charles L. "Chuck" Weidner, 82, of Arcanum, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Brethren Retirement Community. Mr. Weidner was born in Dayton on July 20, 1927, the son of the late Carl E. and Lulu (Wright) Weidner. Chuck was a 1945 graduate of Arcanum High School. Attended the Dayton Art Institute several years. He sang with numerous Chorus groups and Barber Shop Quartets. Chuck was a retired foreman at the GM Moraine Plant. In retirement he was a golf ranger and avid golfer at Beechwood Golf Course. Mr. Weidner was a U.S. Navy veteran in WW II. He was preceded in death by three brothers Harold, Gary, and Infant Weidner and two sisters Mary Hecathorn and Rose Moore. Chuck is survived by his wife Mary Elane (O'Dell) Weidner, whom he married February 9, 1946; children Robert L. Weidner and wife Shari of Centerville, Jennifer L. Barnes and husband Bryan of Greenville, Stephen D. Weidner and wife Tina of Clayton, Denise D. Krugh and husband David of Celina, and Brent A. Weidner and wife Kathy of Greenville; 16 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren; and Brother Richard Weidner, of Dayton. Memorial Services 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum with Rev. Paul Chastain officiating. Family suggests memorial contributions to Arcanum Community Rescue Service, P.O. Box 177, Arcanum, OH 45304-0177.