Richard L. Weisgerber

Richard L. “Dick” Weisgerber, 76, of Surprise, AZ, formerly of Delphos and Lima, died peacefully at 12:30 p.m., on Oct. 4, 2011, at his residence. He was born Aug. 2, 1935, in Delphos, to Alfred J. and Edna J. (Lange) Weisgerber who preceded him in death. On May 28, 1960, he married Amalia “Molly” Ann Doepker who survives in Surprise.

Mr. Weisgerber was self-employed at Weisgerber Associates. He was a 1953 graduate of Delphos St. John’s, and a 1957 graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959 in the Philadelphia Air Defense Command and was a graduate of Missile Training School. He had a strong work ethic which he instilled in his children. He loved the games of golf and tennis and acquired numerous friends over the years. Family vacations were a loving passion for him to spend time with his family..

Also surviving are four children: Amrit (Siri Nishan) Khalsa, of Dublin, William (Laura) Weisgerber, of Westerville, David Weisgerber of Grove City, and Debra (Doug) Barstow, of Lewis Center; twelve grandchildren: Hari Simran, Krishan Pal, Shanti, Amanda, Mitchell, Kile, Emma, Heather, Ryan, Kyle, Daniel and Anna.

Mr. Weisgerber was preceded in death by twin grandsons, Brandon Michael and Andrew Scott Weisgerber, and a brother, Eugene Weisgerber.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 3, 2011, at St. Charles Catholic Church, with Fr. Steven Blum officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Delphos, where military rites will be conducted by the Delphos Veterans’ Council. There will be visitation at church, one hour prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Banner Sun Health Research Institute, 10515 West Santa Fe Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 5656, or the charity of the Donor's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Siferd-Orians Funeral Home.