Charles A. Weik, 97, of Belleville, IL, born May 11, 1925, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Cedar Trails Senior Living, Freeburg, IL.
Mr. Weik experienced three careers in his life work, spending 20 years alongside his father in the automobile repair service, 20 years providing insurance for highly protected risks as a loss prevention consultant for Industrial Risk Insurers, and five years as the "gofer" for his son and daughter-in-law's Napco Auto Parts store in State Park, IL.
He was involved with the formation and development of Belleville Khoury Baseball League and received both the Khoury Sportsmanship Award and the 2008 Khoury Award. Charlie was a member and a past-president of the Belleville Kiwanis Club. He was a lifelong golfer who enjoyed the companionship of the PSOP Yorktown Senior Golf League.
Charlie also volunteered as a mentor at Douglas School and a driver for Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, the St. Clair County Anglers, and American Legion Post 58. In 2007, Charlie, along with his wife, Mabel, were the co-recipients of the SWIC Lifelong Learning Award. He was a faithful member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL. Charlie was a World War II United States Army Air Corps Veteran and enjoyed many reunions with his B-29 "Proctor Gambol" crewmates.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Mabel A., nee Seligmiller, whom he married on November 16, 1979, and who passed on July 27, 2021; his parents, Charles H. and Hilda F., nee Kessler, Weik; his first wife, Mary Ann, nee Knapp, Weik, whom he married in Pocahontas, AR on October 27, 1944, and who passed on November 28, 1973; and a brother, Calvin H. (Lucille) Weik.
Surviving are his two sons, Terry (Jill) Weik, and Jim (Nasrin) Weik;
three grandchildren, T.J. (Dana) Weik, Joseph Weik, and Shireen (Navid) Rassekh;
seven great-grandchildren, Chris Parker, Logan Weik, Brennan Weik, Cooper Weik, Makai Weik, and Julian Weik;
and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The Weik family would like to thank the caregivers at Cedar Trails and ProMedica Hospice for the love shown to Charlie.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Rev. Tim Powers-Reed officiating.
Burial with military honors will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
Mr. Weik experienced three careers in his life work, spending 20 years alongside his father in the automobile repair service, 20 years providing insurance for highly protected risks as a loss prevention consultant for Industrial Risk Insurers, and five years as the "gofer" for his son and daughter-in-law's Napco Auto Parts store in State Park, IL.
He was involved with the formation and development of Belleville Khoury Baseball League and received both the Khoury Sportsmanship Award and the 2008 Khoury Award. Charlie was a member and a past-president of the Belleville Kiwanis Club. He was a lifelong golfer who enjoyed the companionship of the PSOP Yorktown Senior Golf League.
Charlie also volunteered as a mentor at Douglas School and a driver for Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, the St. Clair County Anglers, and American Legion Post 58. In 2007, Charlie, along with his wife, Mabel, were the co-recipients of the SWIC Lifelong Learning Award. He was a faithful member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL. Charlie was a World War II United States Army Air Corps Veteran and enjoyed many reunions with his B-29 "Proctor Gambol" crewmates.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Mabel A., nee Seligmiller, whom he married on November 16, 1979, and who passed on July 27, 2021; his parents, Charles H. and Hilda F., nee Kessler, Weik; his first wife, Mary Ann, nee Knapp, Weik, whom he married in Pocahontas, AR on October 27, 1944, and who passed on November 28, 1973; and a brother, Calvin H. (Lucille) Weik.
Surviving are his two sons, Terry (Jill) Weik, and Jim (Nasrin) Weik;
three grandchildren, T.J. (Dana) Weik, Joseph Weik, and Shireen (Navid) Rassekh;
seven great-grandchildren, Chris Parker, Logan Weik, Brennan Weik, Cooper Weik, Makai Weik, and Julian Weik;
and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The Weik family would like to thank the caregivers at Cedar Trails and ProMedica Hospice for the love shown to Charlie.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Rev. Tim Powers-Reed officiating.
Burial with military honors will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
Charles A. Weik, 97, of Belleville, IL, born May 11, 1925, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Cedar Trails Senior Living, Freeburg, IL.
Mr. Weik experienced three careers in his life work, spending 20 years alongside his father in the automobile repair service, 20 years providing insurance for highly protected risks as a loss prevention consultant for Industrial Risk Insurers, and five years as the "gofer" for his son and daughter-in-law's Napco Auto Parts store in State Park, IL.
He was involved with the formation and development of Belleville Khoury Baseball League and received both the Khoury Sportsmanship Award and the 2008 Khoury Award. Charlie was a member and a past-president of the Belleville Kiwanis Club. He was a lifelong golfer who enjoyed the companionship of the PSOP Yorktown Senior Golf League.
Charlie also volunteered as a mentor at Douglas School and a driver for Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, the St. Clair County Anglers, and American Legion Post 58. In 2007, Charlie, along with his wife, Mabel, were the co-recipients of the SWIC Lifelong Learning Award. He was a faithful member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL. Charlie was a World War II United States Army Air Corps Veteran and enjoyed many reunions with his B-29 "Proctor Gambol" crewmates.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Mabel A., nee Seligmiller, whom he married on November 16, 1979, and who passed on July 27, 2021; his parents, Charles H. and Hilda F., nee Kessler, Weik; his first wife, Mary Ann, nee Knapp, Weik, whom he married in Pocahontas, AR on October 27, 1944, and who passed on November 28, 1973; and a brother, Calvin H. (Lucille) Weik.
Surviving are his two sons, Terry (Jill) Weik, and Jim (Nasrin) Weik;
three grandchildren, T.J. (Dana) Weik, Joseph Weik, and Shireen (Navid) Rassekh;
seven great-grandchildren, Chris Parker, Logan Weik, Brennan Weik, Cooper Weik, Makai Weik, and Julian Weik;
and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The Weik family would like to thank the caregivers at Cedar Trails and ProMedica Hospice for the love shown to Charlie.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Rev. Tim Powers-Reed officiating.
Burial with military honors will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
Mr. Weik experienced three careers in his life work, spending 20 years alongside his father in the automobile repair service, 20 years providing insurance for highly protected risks as a loss prevention consultant for Industrial Risk Insurers, and five years as the "gofer" for his son and daughter-in-law's Napco Auto Parts store in State Park, IL.
He was involved with the formation and development of Belleville Khoury Baseball League and received both the Khoury Sportsmanship Award and the 2008 Khoury Award. Charlie was a member and a past-president of the Belleville Kiwanis Club. He was a lifelong golfer who enjoyed the companionship of the PSOP Yorktown Senior Golf League.
Charlie also volunteered as a mentor at Douglas School and a driver for Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, the St. Clair County Anglers, and American Legion Post 58. In 2007, Charlie, along with his wife, Mabel, were the co-recipients of the SWIC Lifelong Learning Award. He was a faithful member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL. Charlie was a World War II United States Army Air Corps Veteran and enjoyed many reunions with his B-29 "Proctor Gambol" crewmates.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Mabel A., nee Seligmiller, whom he married on November 16, 1979, and who passed on July 27, 2021; his parents, Charles H. and Hilda F., nee Kessler, Weik; his first wife, Mary Ann, nee Knapp, Weik, whom he married in Pocahontas, AR on October 27, 1944, and who passed on November 28, 1973; and a brother, Calvin H. (Lucille) Weik.
Surviving are his two sons, Terry (Jill) Weik, and Jim (Nasrin) Weik;
three grandchildren, T.J. (Dana) Weik, Joseph Weik, and Shireen (Navid) Rassekh;
seven great-grandchildren, Chris Parker, Logan Weik, Brennan Weik, Cooper Weik, Makai Weik, and Julian Weik;
and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The Weik family would like to thank the caregivers at Cedar Trails and ProMedica Hospice for the love shown to Charlie.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Rev. Tim Powers-Reed officiating.
Burial with military honors will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
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