Edgar Weymann

Salt Lake City, Utah – Ed Weymann passed away July 14, 2016 peacefully at home at the age of 83. Ed was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Ed immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1950 with his mother and sister. He later married the love of his life Edith (Kirchhoefer) Weymann in 1956 after his army tour in Korea. Ed loved his children, grand and great grandchildren immensely and lit up whenever he was with them. Ed was a hard worker and kind to everyone. Ed had a great love for the game of soccer and contributed much to its popularity in Utah. Ed and several others were instrumental in forming a new club named Sports Club Alemannia. In 1959 S.C. Alemannia began their dominance of the Utah Soccer Association by winning seven State Championships during the 1960’s. S.C. Alemannia also won two Intermountain Championships during this period. In 1973 Ed retired from playing, but spent several years managing the team. Additionally, Ed was also very involved in the Association’s Junior Soccer Program that was started in 1966, where his son Brian played. In 1999 Ed was inducted into the “Utah Soccer Hall of Fame”. To Ed, his soccer career was the most exciting and most wonderful years in his life. Ed is survived by his son Brian (Pamela) Weymann and daughters Jane Cook, Christine (John) Boswell, Karen Schroyer plus 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Ed is also survived by his sister Ruth Ewert. The family expresses their extreme gratitude to those who cared for him from Solstice Hospice. A viewing will be held Thursday, July 21 from 10:00 – 10:45 am and graveside service at 11:00 am at Wasatch Lawn Memorial, 3401 Highland Drive.