Obituary for Donald F. Weide
Channing- Donald F. Weide, 98, of Channing, Mich., passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Oscar G Johnson Veterans Hospital, Iron Mountain, Mich.
Donald was born October 7, 1923, in Alpena, Mich., son of the late William Weide and Martha Weide.
Don attended Alpena High School and graduated with the class of 1942. He entered the United States Marine Corps in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. Don married Helen Hinds on August 7, 1947, in Ohio. They moved to the Iron Mountain area in 1965 and Silver Lake Channing, Mich. in 1967. Don, along with his wife, owned and operated the Silver Lake Resort and Restaurant from 1967 until they retired in 1989. Helen preceded him in death on February 17, 2011.
Over the years, Don enjoyed various woodworking projects in which he excelled. In his younger years, Don loved hunting and fishing. He cherished the time he was able to spend with his family and grandchildren.
Donald is survived by his longtime companion, Ursala Grailer; two sons, Derek (Collette) Weide, Gladstone, Mich., Ron Weide, Silver Lake, Mich.; one daughter, Christine (Duane) Cowling, Foster City, Mich.; one sister, Betty Huetmen, Detroit, Mich.; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
In addition to his parents and wife, Helen, Don was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Gail Feher; brother Kenneth Weide; and daughter-in-law Sue Weide.
In accordance with Don's wishes, private family services will be held.
Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Donald’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs-Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Donald’s legacy of life.
Donald was born October 7, 1923, in Alpena, Mich., son of the late William Weide and Martha Weide.
Don attended Alpena High School and graduated with the class of 1942. He entered the United States Marine Corps in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. Don married Helen Hinds on August 7, 1947, in Ohio. They moved to the Iron Mountain area in 1965 and Silver Lake Channing, Mich. in 1967. Don, along with his wife, owned and operated the Silver Lake Resort and Restaurant from 1967 until they retired in 1989. Helen preceded him in death on February 17, 2011.
Over the years, Don enjoyed various woodworking projects in which he excelled. In his younger years, Don loved hunting and fishing. He cherished the time he was able to spend with his family and grandchildren.
Donald is survived by his longtime companion, Ursala Grailer; two sons, Derek (Collette) Weide, Gladstone, Mich., Ron Weide, Silver Lake, Mich.; one daughter, Christine (Duane) Cowling, Foster City, Mich.; one sister, Betty Huetmen, Detroit, Mich.; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
In addition to his parents and wife, Helen, Don was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Gail Feher; brother Kenneth Weide; and daughter-in-law Sue Weide.
In accordance with Don's wishes, private family services will be held.
Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Donald’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs-Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Donald’s legacy of life.