Location: V-Eichelberger

Born: August 12, 1915 Texas

Died: December 30, 2005 Waco, McLennan County, Texas

Son of Theo and Clara Weikel

Husband of Leona Greger Weikel

Spouse:
Leona Greger Weikel (1918 – 2009)

Children:
Donna Weikel Baker (1859 – 1998)

Clarence Henry Weikel, 90, of Waco, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2005 at a local nursing facility. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2 at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Patrick Ebner celebrating.Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery.Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. Visitation with his family will follow and a memorial video honoring his life will be shown. .

Clarence was born to Theo and Clara Weikel on Aug. 12, 1915 in Cuero. He graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio, and served in the Army during WWII.He worked in the editorial departmentof the Waco News-Tribune for 24 years, and was a Justice of the Peace for 20 years. Since retiring, he enjoyed playing golf. He also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and Providence Hospital. He was a longtime member of St. Louis Catholic Church. He was a member of China Springs Lions Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and two sisters; daughter, Donna Marie Baker; and granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Baker. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Leona Weikel; daughter, Brenda Winfield and husband, Chuck of Houston; son, Larry Weikel and wife, Tracy of Cisco; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Lakeshore Village for their loving care during the past year.