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Roy E. Weidler, 91

September 02, 2015

Roy E. Weidler, 91, a former longtime Lititz resident, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. He was born in Rothsville to the late Monroe M. and Alice W. (Ernst) Weidler. The husband of Esther I. (Ditzler) Weidler, Roy sadly passed on their 70th wedding anniversary.
A US Army veteran of WWII, Roy served in the European Theater of Operations in the 29th Infantry, 116th Regiment, 3rd Battalion, Company I. During his time served, he was wounded 3 times. Roy was awarded a Purple Heart with an oak leaf cluster.
Roy was a foreman at Wilbur Chocolate for 46 years. As a man of God, he loved Jesus and enjoyed reading his Bible and praying daily. Roy attended Dove Westgate Church. Psalm 91 was one of his favorite passages that he asked people to read. Roy adored his beloved wife and delighted in their time spent together. Singing with her and kicking up his heels on the dance floor with her always brought a smile to his face. Roy loved his family and cherished spending time with them. He enjoyed taking his family on summer vacations to White Crystal Beach and Ocean City, MD. Roy also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and politics. Being a veteran, he had a love for America, the Flag, and those who served our country. He also supported disabled veterans.

Surviving Roy are his wife of 70 years, Esther I. (Ditzler) Weidler of Fairmount Homes; 4 children: Roy L. Weidler, husband of Linda of Potter County, Nevin E. Weidler, husband of Lori, Brenda K. Mateyak, wife of Stephen, and Tina M. Weidler all of Ephrata; 5 grandchildren: Shay Salat, Toby Sellers, Tanya Perry, Denise Calhoun and Daryl Calhoun; 6 great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Javin and Faith Perry, Madison Calhoun and Tara and Kayla Long; and his brothers Richard Weidler, husband of Barb of Ephrata, and Russell Weidler of Lititz. Roy was preceded in death by 9 siblings.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at the Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 127 S. Broad St., Lititz, PA 17543, with Pastor Deryl Hurst officiating. Roy’s family will receive friends from 10 to 11:30 AM on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 4219 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

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September 08, 2015

To The Weidler Family,
 
My mother is Paulette Smeltzer, daughter of the late George Weidler, Roy’s older brother – I’m sad to hear of your lose and want to wish the entire Weidler family and friends my condolences.  Although I met Roy many times as a kid (visiting my grandparents) I’m sad to say I don’t know him on a personal level.  With that said, if Roy was anything like my grandfather George (Roy’s brother) I know he was a hard working, honest and loving husband, father, brother and friend.  Plus, he is a Weidler so I’m sure he had some good stories to tell too.  I know there’s not much I can say to fill the void of Roy’s absence, but from what I gathered both George and Roy lived a long and fulfilling life… and now I’m sure they’re both together running a muck up there in heaven.  🙂
 
Again, my deepest and heartfelt condolence for your lose.
 
With Love,

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Lititz, PA
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