Leroy E. Weidman

Leroy E. Weidman, 83, of Leola, died peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Born in Rothsville, he was the son of the late Ellsworth and Emma Enck Weidman. Leroy was the loving husband of the late Marlene Getz Weidman who died in 2013. For many years Leroy worked for the Pennsylvania Scale Company, Leola. Leroy participated with the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. He had a life-long passion for flower and vegetable gardening. Leroy’s other interests included: hunting, fishing, camping, scuba diving, and traveling to the beach.

Surviving is a son, Phillip husband of Kimberly Weidman of Bowmansville, a daughter, Brenda L. wife of William Sprecher of Leola, six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and a step sister, Reba McGee of Stevens. Preceding him in death are two brothers: Ivan and Carl, three sisters: Betty, Lorraine, and Ella Mae, and a grandson, Jeremiah.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Leroy’s funeral service at the Buch Funeral Home, 216 South Broad Street, Lititz, on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM. There will be a viewing at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be in Brickerville Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery.