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Orval Wayne Wiegert, age 85, passed away at home with family. On Friday, May 18th, 2018. Wayne was born August 25th, 1932 at the family home in Harrah, Oklahoma to Albert and Retha (Pickard) Wiegert. He grew up in McLoud, Oklahoma and graduated from McLoud High School in 1950.
After graduating he worked odd jobs until he joined the Army in 1954. He also married Eugenia (Maxey) Wiegert that same year and started a family. He spent his time in the service as a train operator. Wayne and Eugenia had 4 children.
After the service he worked at OG&E as a turbine mechanic until he retired in 1985. After retirement he started Wiegert Landscaping with 2 of his children and continued mowing for 20 more years.
When he wasn’t working he liked to watch his kids, then grandkids, play Harrah basketball. Getting reprimanded by the refs more than once. He also enjoyed fishing the Rio Grande near Creede, Colorado whenever he got the chance. Traveling, watching the birds around his house and spending whatever time he could with his kids and grandkids kept Papaw busy in his later years.
Wayne is survived by his wife Eugenia, 3 sons, Paul & Lou Ann Wiegert, David Wiegert, Mark Wiegert and 1 daughter, Terri Ward all of Harrah, Oklahoma. Wayne has 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter. He is also survived by a brother, Carol & Helen Wiegert and a sister, Ellen Drew.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, Lester, Gene, Floyd and Larry, and his daughter-in-law Carrie Jo Wiegert.
A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Harrah, Oklahoma 10:00 A.M Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018
The Halvorson Family says
My heart hurts for your family-
Your father was one of the most generous men I have ever met. He was always lending a hand to me in my time of need.
Your father was an extremely caring and kind man. I know that no matter where you are, he will always be watching over you.
When I was off on Fridays Mr. Wiegert, (I always called him) Jennifer and I would go meet for Breakfast at Steakhouse, sit and catch up or gossip about what was happening in my life. He would give me advice on how to handle the situation. He was so much more than a friend, he was like a father and extended grandfather to me and my kids. I am so ever grateful for having him in my life, Thank you Eugena for sharing him, With us.
So many memories with Eugena and Wayne- taking my kids to all basketball playoff games, when I could not attend due to working nights.
Going to Norman- stopping at Burger King and your Dad getting on the speaker asking if they were still open after one of the games.
He was a character, loving man. I will truly miss a great man.
There will never be another man quite like him and his memory will live on forever.
Let the memories of your father provide you with comfort.
A father’s guiding hand always sits on the shoulder of his children.
Thank you again for sharing this great man with us!
We love you guys.
Lorri, Jennifer, Courtney, and JD