Obituary for Michael S. Weikert
Michael S. Weikert, 65 of Gettysburg, PA died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home.
Born February 23, 1950 in Gettysburg he was the son of the late Donald W. & Edith P. (Smith) Weikert.
Mike was a 1968 graduate of Gettysburg High School and earned a B.A. degree in American History from Penn State University in 1972. He was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg where he was a member of the adult choir. Mike held various law enforcement positions throughout his career, from 1970-1982 he served with the U.S. Park Service as a Ranger at the Gettysburg National Military Park, from 1982 until his retirement in 2005 he was a special agent with the U. S. Defense Security Service and also had worked with the U. S. Marshal’s office. He was a veteran having served with the U. S. Army Reserves from 1972-1980. His memberships included: Penn State Alumni Assoc., VFW Post #15 in Gettysburg, American Legion Post #202 in Gettysburg, Adams County Law Enforcement Assoc., Adams County Sport Handgunners Assoc., Gettysburg Civic Choir, Gettysburg Vocal Ensemble and the Washington Singers in Washington, D.C.
Mike was predeceased by his brother, Richard E. “Rick” Weikert. He is survived by a number of cousins and their families.
Funeral Services will be private, burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg. Memorials can be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York St. Gettysburg, PA 17325. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhomes.com. The Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.
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Born February 23, 1950 in Gettysburg he was the son of the late Donald W. & Edith P. (Smith) Weikert.
Mike was a 1968 graduate of Gettysburg High School and earned a B.A. degree in American History from Penn State University in 1972. He was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg where he was a member of the adult choir. Mike held various law enforcement positions throughout his career, from 1970-1982 he served with the U.S. Park Service as a Ranger at the Gettysburg National Military Park, from 1982 until his retirement in 2005 he was a special agent with the U. S. Defense Security Service and also had worked with the U. S. Marshal’s office. He was a veteran having served with the U. S. Army Reserves from 1972-1980. His memberships included: Penn State Alumni Assoc., VFW Post #15 in Gettysburg, American Legion Post #202 in Gettysburg, Adams County Law Enforcement Assoc., Adams County Sport Handgunners Assoc., Gettysburg Civic Choir, Gettysburg Vocal Ensemble and the Washington Singers in Washington, D.C.
Mike was predeceased by his brother, Richard E. “Rick” Weikert. He is survived by a number of cousins and their families.
Funeral Services will be private, burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg. Memorials can be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York St. Gettysburg, PA 17325. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhomes.com. The Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.
Memorial Contribution
St. James Lutheran Church
109 York St.
Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg, PA
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