Wilmer “Bill” Weigel, age 105, passed away on July 24, 2025. He was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, for 79 years. Bill was born on June 21, 1920, to Peter and Rosa (Dreiling) Weigel, in Collyer, Kansas. He spent his early years on the family farm in Kansas and graduated from Collyer High School and attended Ft. Hays State College. On June 7, 1948, he married Ruth E. (Berry) Weigel in Collyer, Kansas.
Bill served in the United States Army during World War II and saw time in Alaska and the Pacific theatre. He moved to Colorado Springs upon his honorable discharge in 1946, where he owned and operated his bookkeeping and tax business for nearly 35 years before retiring. After retirement, he loved spending time at his cabin, flying his plane, woodworking, and visiting with family and friends. He was a member of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church since 1954.
He is survived by his children: Randy (Stephanie), Colleen (Loren), and Dan (Sandy); his grandchildren: Amy (Edward), Jake (Leigh), Tim (Sara), and Kim (Mickey); and his great-grandchildren: Austin, Morgan, Reagan, Hayley, Gabriel, and Amelia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; his parents, Peter and Rosa; 10 siblings; and great-granddaughter, Ava.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Divine Redeemer, 927 N Logan Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs. A reception will follow at the church. Entombment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum.
Memorials in Bill’s name may be made to Brighton Hospice of Colorado Springs, 6005 North Delmonico Dr, Suite 225, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, (719) 484-8282, https://brightonhospice.com/locations/colorado.
Bill was a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed but we know he is at peace, and we can treasure our memories of him over his truly long and amazing life.