David W. Weimer

January 1, 1947 – August 3, 2024

In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the Shriners Hospital or Tunnels to Towers, c/o the funeral home.

Obituary

Age 77, passed away at Centrica Rose Arbor Place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Charleston, WV, the son of the late William and Betty (Frincke) Weimer. David spent his youth in St. Albans, WV, where he graduated high school and then attended college for three years at the University of Louisville before being drafted into the military. He served our country with honor as a Captain in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade until being discharged. In 1972, he married the love of his life, Cheryl “Sherry” (Aikins) Weimer. Together they made their home in Houston, TX, where David had moved for work. In 1988, he was transferred to Kalamazoo, MI. David was kind, loving and outgoing. He enjoyed making friends and having fun. He stayed active through life enjoying tennis and pickleball; was a pilot and was a member of the Kal-Aero Flying Club where he served as treasurer and secretary. He was an accomplished woodworker. Above all David loved his family and he leaves them with many wonderful memories to cherish. He leaves behind the legacy of a life well lived and will be missed. He is survived by his wife Sherry; two daughter, Kelly (James) Touchtone and Shannon (Timothy) Bailey; four grandchildren, Michael and Leah Touchtone, Billy and Austin Bailey; a sister, Marilyn (Edward) Randolph; niece, Traci Gilbert and nephew, Marc Gilbert; many extended family and friends. He was also preceded in passing by his stepmother, Charlotte Weimer.

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Elbert and Louise Taylor
1 year ago

Sherry, our love and deepest sympathy to you and your family. Dave was a very special friend and a beautiful soul. We have so many wonderful memories of him growing up in St. Albans, WV. We all graduated from St. Albans High School and attended Grace Lutheran Church in St. Albans, WV where Dave was the best man at our wedding on March 11, 1967. We contacted Dave when we were planning our 50th wedding anniversary party. He and Sherry drove to St. Albans to celebrate with us on March 11, 2017. Dave gave a beautiful toast. It was his idea to provide the lyrics to “Thats What Friends Are For” so that we and all of our guests could sing this song together because — that’s what friends are for. He truly was a wonderful friend. We will never forget you, Dave, and all of the great times we had together. May you rest in peace our dear friend. Elbert and Louise Taylor

Norman L Hinga
1 year ago

Capt. Dave was one of the finest men I ever known. We were colleagues and personal friends for over 50 years. In the recent years Dave and Sherry and I shared many good times I called our adventures. Dave was avid aviator who provided me with endless hours of Sim pilot flying. He was a larger-than-life hero to me as he shared many of his military experiences with me. Especially the citation for valor on one of his three Bronze Stars earned in Vietnam. I will miss him and the bond we formed in the last few years. Slow hand salute.

Janyce Hutchins
1 year ago

Sherry and family, we are so sorry to hear about Dave, cherish all the wonderful years you had together and all of the memories you made and keep them in your heart forever. God bless you and your beautiful family.