George Paul Weigang was born August 12, 1930 in Spring Valley, Wisconsin the son of George G. and Martha A. (Woidt) Weigang. In 1935 they moved to the Amery area where they operated a family farm. He attended the Volga School and then went to Amery for high school graduating in 1950. He took over operation of the family farm, which is still in the family today. On November 7, 1952 he was united in marriage to Florence Nielsen. Farming was his passion, and even though he retired he still stayed involved in the farm. George enjoyed snowmobiling and was a member of the Amery Snowmobile Club and spent time operating the trail groomer. He loved riding his motorcycle. He and Florence traveled to several countries as well as trips around the United States on the motorcycle, including Alaska. He enjoyed camping and spending time with family and friends. George was a handy man. He was able to do building projects, plumbing and electrical as well often helping family members with projects. This past year George has struggled with health issues. He died on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the age of 85 years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
George was preceded in death by his parents, infant sons Kevin and Paul, grandson Derek Warner and brother-in-law Gordon Shafer. Surviving family members include his wife Florence; children Steve Weigang, Paula (Marvin) Warner, Al Weigang and Cindy (Harlan) Sorenson; four grandchildren: Stacy (Brice) Medin, Tucker (Jenna) Sorenson, Jesse Sorenson and Aaron Sorenson; six great grandchildren: Jennica, Jessica and Jassmyn Warner, Mitchell and Emma Medin, and Cole Steffen. He also leaves a brother Wayne (Kay) Weigang, sister Ruth Shafer as well as other relatives and friends.


There will be private family services at a later date.