Jerome Francis Weigel

Jerry Weigel, age 71, passed away on December 29th surrounded by family. He was a Navy veteran and resident of Virginia for over 25 years.
Jerry was known for his generosity and big heart. His kindness in life is reflected in the lives of those he leaves behind. He will be dearly missed.
Jerry was born in Denver, Colorado to Katie and Ignatius Francis Weigel. He was oldest of four children. He spent the first 17 years of his life in Colorado before joining the Navy.
Mr. Weigel served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years. He was honorably discharged in June 1983 with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, W-3..
Mr. Weigel later served as a United Methodist Local Pastor for 21 years in five Virginia churches; Grace UMC in Rollins Fork, Zion UMC in Spotsylvania, Greenwood UMC in Winchester, Wesley Chapel UMC in Cross Junction, and Pine Grove UMC in Winchester, Virginia.
Mr. Weigel is survived by his wife of 22 years, Barbara; his 3 children: Lisa Barham, Gary Weigel, and Jeffrey Wade Weigel; his sister Betty Ann Adamson and brother Robert Stanley Weigel; his step-children Darlene Ohlenbusch and Dan Foote; and his grandchildren T. Baxter Barham, and Zane and Ayla Ohlenbusch. He was predeceased by his sister Sonja Kay Mick.
A service in celebration of Jerry’s life will be officiated by Rev. Mike Mayton and Rev. Jason Duley at Macedonia UMC, Stephens City, Virginia at 2:00 PM on January 3rd, 2016.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jerry’s name to All-Care Hospice, 210 Market Street, Lynn, MA 01910 or Macedonia UMC, 1941 Macedonia Church Road, Stephens City, VA 22663.
Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery - date to be announced.