A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16, 2011, at home. He was 83. Roy was a LSU alumni and avid LSU sports fan. He served his country in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a devoted father to his children and will be greatly missed by them. He is survived by his son, Roy "Chip" Lang Weil III of Baton Rouge; daughter, Sue Haney and husband Gary, of Baton Rouge; son, Michael Weil, of Corpus Christi, Texas; and daughter, Sheri Weil, of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his wife, Dolores "Smokey" Weil; parents, Roy Weil Sr., and Katherine Weil; and sisters, Patricia Dittoe and Katherine Airhart. A memorial visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Wednesday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. The family would like to send a special thanks to his physicians, Elder Care, and Piggy Solomon for their exceptional care.
