Charles “Chuck” Weigel, Jr, 93
Charles “Chuck” Weigel, Jr, 93, former Mayor of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and long-time friend, July 6, 2018.
Beloved husband of Mary Ruth “Pris” Weigel of 67 years, who preceded him in death on December 26, 2014. Loving father of Mary Jo (James) Chastain, Charles Weigel, III, Vicki (Charles) Cobb, and Dr. Mark Weigel; caring grandfather of Kimberly (Rick) Valerga, Kyle (Katie) and Matthew Cobb; great-grandfather of Eric Valerga and Paisley and Brinley Cobb.
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Weigel, Sr., mother Edith Sembner Weigel, step-mother Margaret Stellman Weigel, brother Henry Weigel, and grandson Kristopher Ragan.
Chuck felt very strongly about serving his country and community, where he received various awards and an honorary degree. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII and in the Air Force Reserves during the Korean War, eventually achieving the rank of Captain while in the Reserves. His public service as a city official began in 1953-57 with his appointment to the Elmhurst Plan Commission, 1958-61 City Alderman, and 1961-73 as Mayor of Elmhurst. He received an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from Elmhurst College on 6-6-1965. He was a long time Rotarian and Elmhurst YMCA’s longest and oldest member.
He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1947. Worked in his family business at Weigel-Miller, Inc. where he eventually became president of the company.
Services will be held privately for the immediate family at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Elmhurst YMCA. Arrange
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois. 800-622-8358 or www.cremation-society.com.
