Thomas Arthur Weikert

Thomas A. Weikert passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2026 after a short illness. Tom was born in Oakland, CA on 8/1/1940 to Arthur C. and Vivian E. Weikert. In June, 1960 he married Ingrid Peterson with whom he had two children, Thomas and Karen. Shortly after Tom graduated from San Francisco State College, he and Ingrid moved to Fairfield where they raised their family. Tom taught at Vanden High School for 34 years where his subjects were history, civics, government, and other social studies. Following Ingrid’s death in June 1987, Tom met Lee Hicks Lunde. Tom and Lee, whose daughter Kirsten had been in one of his classes, were married in November, 1988. They lived in Fairfield and Vacaville until retiring and moving to the beautiful hills of Pollock Pines. In 37 years of marriage, Tom and Lee shared many travel adventures and a love of baseball. Tom hiked many of the mountain trails off both Highways 50 and 80. Tom was active in the local recovery community, developing deep friendships and mentoring many. At Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, he was active as a preacher, teacher, and spiritual leader. He was deeply loved for his sincerity, kindness, and willingness to reach out a helping hand. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ingrid, his son Tom, and best friends Phil Clark and best dog Whitefoot. Tom is survived by his wife Lee, daughters Karen and Kirsten (Glenn), grandchildren Jaime (Nic), Ariel (Jon), Gracie, Thomas, Riley and Sophie and great-grandchildren Wesley and Miles. He has entered heavenly rest.

There will be a visitation at Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, on Friday, February 13, from 2 – 6 pm for those wishing to say a quiet, private goodbye. A full service will be held on February 14, 2026 at Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St. Placerville, CA beginning at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow. The service will be streamed through the church website, oursaviourplacerville.org. Access is by clicking on the YouTube symbol in the upper right and corner of the homepage. Burial will be at Suisun Fairfield Cemetery, 1707 Union Ave., Fairfield on Tuesday, February 17 at 11:00 am. If you wish to honor Tom, please donate to Church of Our Saviour or your favorite charity.