Richard Eugene Weiker
Richard Eugene Weiker, 79, of Wayne, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 30, 1944, in Fostoria, to Samuel Newton and Mary Jane (Thomas) Weiker. Richard married Delorse L. Tyson on July 6, 1974.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Delorse; children, Richard Weiker Jr., Debra Beck, Kristal (Chris) Hiser, Randy (Denise) Wiseman, Jeffrey (Dawn) Wiseman, Steven (Dee Carr) Wiseman, and Roxann Wiseman; grandchildren, Aron (Sintia) Wiseman, Aric Pearce, Alicia (Jeff Smith) Pearce, Rachel (Ron) Willmarth, Raquel (Adam) Bomer, Hope (Michael) Burdge, Paige Wiseman, Brooke Wiseman, Aaron Wyant, Andy Wyant, Samantha (Jeremy) Gunder, Ashley Wiseman, Kyle (Destin) Heminger, Brittini (Jay Mendoza) Heminger, and Savannah (Devin) Swanson; 39 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and three great-great-grandchildren and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Mary; and sister, Mary Ann Welly.
Richard was a graduate of Fostoria High School, worked 17 years in Pattern Repair at Chrysler from 1962-1982, and then worked at Speck Sales in Bowling Green for many years. He was a member of the Sandusky County and Findlay Sportsman Clubs. He had a passion for anything outdoors including fishing, hunting, woodworking, sharp shooting, camping, and traveling. Richard also enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, and visiting with his high school friends every Tuesday morning for coffee. He will always be remembered for his amazing storytelling abilities. His absolute greatest love in life though was spending time with his family, attending all of his grandchildren's activities over the years, and being there for them in every way that he could.
Visitation for friends will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Barndt Funeral Home, Wayne. Richard's celebration of life service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graham Cemetery near Wayne. Immediately after will be a gathering for friends and family at American Legion in Bradner.
Memorial donations may be made to God's Storehouse in Bradner.
Online condolences can be sent to Richard's family at
www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
Published by Review Times on Jan. 17, 2024.