Wayne A. Weidman 1952 - 2005

Wayne A. Weidman, 53, 3922 Blue Bell Drive, Minot, died Saturday, July 30, 2005 in a Minot Hospital.

Wayne A. Weidman was born January 26, 1952 the son of Wayne H. and Marilyn (Blair) Weidman in Saratoga Springs, NY. He was raised and educated in the Greenwich and Schylerville area, graduating from Schylerville high school.

Wayne enlisted into the US Air Force on April 18, 1974 in New York. He was stationed at the Minot Air Force Base when he was honorably discharged on February 14, 1978.

In October of 1977, Wayne was united in marriage to Susan Shaw in Parshall, ND. To this union were four children, Tessa, Wayne J., Shannon and Kaska. The couple was later divorced. In November of 2001, he was remarried to June Bley in Minot; they made their home in Minot, where he resided until the time of his death.

Wayne loved motorcycles. He was the owner of a Heritage Softtail, and a member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG), and the Christian Motorcycle Association, both of Minot. He enjoyed fishing and hunting as well.

He is survived by:Wife, June Weidman, Minot; son: Wayne J. Weidman, Parshall, ND; Daughters; Tessa (Aaron) Vacek, Minnetonka, MN; Shannon Weidman, Minot, ND; Kaska Weidman, Parshall, ND; Mother, Marilyn Weidman, Greenwich, NY; sister: Pam (Larry) Charron, Clark Mills, NY; Chris Cooper, Schylerville, NY; step-son: Lance Opperude, Velva, ND; step-daughter: Brenda (Kevin) Fleck, Bismarck, ND; step-grandchildren: Megan, Natalie and Kalsea Opperude, Velva, ND; Matthew, Christopher and Sarah Fleck, Bismarck, brother-in-law: Michael (Susan) Bley, Lighthouse Point, FL; sisters-in-law: Lois (Jim) Heitz, Lignite, ND; Barbara (Frank) Schafer, Macoun, SK; Florence Murphy, Estevan, SK; Roberta (Charlie) Ringwal, Columbus, ND; Donna (Jim) Mitchell, Minot, ND. Nieces, Stephanie, Tiffany, and nephew Aaron.

Wayne was preceded in death by: his father, and sister-in-law, Mary Tanberg.

Visitation: There will be no reviewal, but friends may sign a register book one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot

Celebrant of the Liturgy: Father Chris B. Walter

Music: CD selections:"On Eagle's Wings" and "Amazing Grace"

Honorary Bearers: Mike Huff , Jay Johnson, John Hauprich, Larry Charron, Aaron Vacek Pete Weidman

 

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