Alvin R. Weidmayer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 92, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at The Legacy Assisted Living Facility in Jackson, MI. He was born May 23, 1924, the son of Charles and Emma (Dieterle) Weidmayer. He married Luella L. Weber, January 11, 1947 in Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, and they have celebrated 69 years of devotion and happiness together. Alvin served in the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division during World War II, stationed in Korea. Alvin was a dairy farmer, until retirement. During retirement he enjoyed a very busy lawn mowing business which also included his church's property. He also enjoyed gardening, traveling, fishing and woodworking. He was a very involved and devoted long time member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, and it's men's Bible study group. He also belonged to the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau. Alvin was a loyal Ford Automotive Co. customer, he drove Ford vehicles his entire life!!! He was a very loving caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Alvin is survived by his children and their families: Daughter Dianne (Jim) Haab, of Chelsea MI., Son Neil (Kim) of Ann Arbor, MI., and his family Brian (Mindy) Sarah, Megan, and Michael of Blissfield, MI., Jeff (Elissa) Grace and Evan of Ann Arbor, MI., Christy and Scott of Ann Arbor, MI., Son, John (Renee) of Clayton, MI., and family Nicole (Mike) Gabe and Oliviana Timmer of Hudsonville, MI., Shelly Weidmayer of Rochester, MI., Jeremiah (Erinn) of Grandville, MI., Son Roy (Kay) of Manchester, MI., and family Nicholas (Sara) Caleb, and Eden of Manchester, MI., Jill (Justin) Wahl, Ginger and Abbie of Manchester, MI., Natalie (Ryan) Rentschler Blake, Nathan, Christian and Benjamin of Ann Arbor, MI., Candice (Jamie) Stevens Bradley and Olivia of Manchester, MI., Son Mark and the late (Gail) Holleran of Manchester, MI. Also his loving sister-in-law Esther (George) Bock, and loving sister-in-law Irma Weidmayer, and many nieces and nephews. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, his siblings and his son the late Carl Weidmayer. Funeral services will take place Saturday June 4, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the St. Thomas Lutheran church in Ann Arbor, MI., with Carl DeMeritt Jr., officiating. Burial will take place following the service in the St. Thomas Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Alvin may be made to the St. Thomas Lutheran Church Handicapped Access Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, where friends may begin calling on Friday, June 3, 2016 between the hours of 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and again at the church on Saturday June 4, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. To sign Alvin's guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com. Our family would like to say a special thank you to all of the wonderful caregivers at The Legacy Assisted Living Facility who showed much love and wonderful care to mom and dad during their illness. Also a special thank you to our family and friends for your prayers and love shown. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Alvin R. Weidmayer

May 23, 1924 - May 30, 2016