Richard John Weidner, age 73. resident of 21322 Grange Center Road, Saegertown, PA died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA shortly after being admitted. Born on July 27, 1937 in Cussewago Township, Crawford County where he lived all of his life, he was a son of the late Nicholas J. Weidner and Margaret Hecker Weidner. On June 22, 1957 he married the former Betty Lee Schnars and she remains to mourn his loss.
Following graduation from Cambridge Springs High School, Class of 1955, Richard began work in road construction. He was employed by I A Construction Company of Franklin for 42 years, retiring in 1999, as a heavy equipment operator and also for a time was a foreman. He belonged to the Operating Engineers Local # 66 out of Monroeville. In addition, Richard belonged to the Venango VFW Post # 169 and the American Legion Post #381 of Cambridge Springs. He also held memberships with the Meadville Eagles and St. Phillips Catholic Church in Crossingville. Richard’s great pleasure was his farm were he enjoyed the land and being in the out-of-doors. He enjoyed hunting. One of his favorite ways to kid his grandchildren was to tell them that he was going to take them out to the woodshed.
His dear loved ones surviving include his wife, Betty of 53 years; two sons – Richard Weidner and his wife, Angela of Hillsborough, NJ; Ronald Weidner and his wife, Pamela of ; a daughter – Christine Shaw of Saegertown; eight grandchildren – Christopher Weidner, Andrew Weidner; Jennifer Weidner; Jonathan Weidner; Joseph Walker and his fianc???e, Chelsey; Jessica Ashbaugh and her husband, Scott; Rachael Shaw; and Sarah Shaw. Also surviving is a favorite aunt – Gertrude Locke of Conneautville; and two brothers – David Weidner and his wife, Patt of Chambersburg, PA and Daniel Weidner of Saegertown.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to attend funeral services there on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Thad Kondzielski, pastor of St. Phillips Catholic Church will officiate. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery followed by a funeral dinner to be served at the Venango VFW.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God rest his soul.
Our sincere condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Family,
I just heard about your dad. I am so sorry and wanted to offer my condolences. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you and wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dick will be missed by all who knew him,,Betty and the rest of the Weidner family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.I know that Dick and Vince will be watching down on us all.God Bless
So sorry to hear about Richard’s passing. The comments expressed above demonstrate a good balanced life of family and friends, something we all strive for. I wish I had known him better. My sincere condolences.
I am very sorry to hear that Richard has passed. Richard and I attended CSHS together sharing most of the same classes including Wood Shop. I remember him well as a good guy that never caused any body, including teachers, any hassle. I am certain that he will be greatly missed by everyone.
Christine sorry to here about your loss if you need anything just let me know even if its just to talk just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prays just remember he will be sadly missed but the momories you have will last forever
Rick and Angela,
Sorry to hear about Rick’s dad. Annie just lost her dad a few months ago not a fun a time in life.
Very sorry to hear about Richard’s passing. As a member of the Cambridge Springs High School class of 1955 also, he will be missed.
Ron, Pam and family,
So sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you at this time. If you need anything please let me know!
Monica Shaffer and family
Desiel will always be missed; not only in the hearts of his loved ones, but everone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him . I worked with “Desiel for many, many years.We joked, laughed had a few beers then started work all over again. I knew Richard and most of his family for a good many years , and always injoyed the company of all. He will surely be missed by all of us.My prayers go out to Betty and the family, along with my condolences to her family.Rest in peace “Desiel… With heartfelt sadness Carl