Obituary

GARY JOSEPH WEIGEL

Born: July 10, 1955
Bismarck, North Dakota

Died: April 4, 2009

Gary Weigel, Age 53, passed away in Bonney Lake on Saturday April 4, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He was a loving father, brother, son, husband, uncle and loyal friend.

Gary was born on July 10, 1955 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Ben and Clara Weigel but eventually moved to Washington where he graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1973. He wed Mary Ann Ritter in 1980 and resided in Enumclaw with their three children.

Gary was a family man who enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. He had a love for westerns and surrounded himself with honest, loyal people. He was a hard-working man with a strong work ethic, always the first to volunteer. Gary was a man of devotion, humility, honor, truth, courage and strength.

Gary is survived by his wife Mary; two sons Travis and Nathan of Enumclaw; daughter Angela of Enumclaw; mother Clara of Bonney Lake; three brothers Keith of Maui, Bruce of Tonaskit, and Steve of Coulie; two sisters Karen of Bonney Lake and Judy of Orting; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father.