Gerald Edward “Fuzzy” Weyand, 84, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at his residence in Russell. He was born December 20, 1936 in Galva, KS to Herbert and Bertha (Ollek) Weyand. Gerald attended and graduated from Lehigh High School in 1954.
Gerald was introduced to a Stormont Vail nursing student, Freda Mae Duffey, by his brother. They were married September 20, 1958 and made their home in Norton. Gerald and Freda enjoyed 62 years of marriage until her death in August 2020, after which he moved to Russell to be closer to family.
Gerald took great pride of his service in the Navy, always replying “It was my honor and privilege” when total strangers would thank him for his service. You never saw him out and about without his trusted Navy cap on.
Gerald worked for the Kansas Highway Patrol for 36 years, retiring in 1998. He and Freda spent much of their retirement attending every band concert, school program, and baseball, football, volleyball, and softball game of their grandkids that they could. They also found time to hit a few casinos in between! A highlight was an Alaskan cruise with Freda’s brother and sisters.
Survivors who will miss him dearly are his children, Carla (Richard) Miller of Russell, Curt (Michelle) Weyand of Manhattan, and Craig (Misty) Weyand of Salina; grandchildren: Ryan Miller, Rylee Miller, Corey Weyand, and Connor Weyand; great-grandchildren: Haley, Hunter, Paisley, Harlie and Chloe.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton. Burial will be at 2:00 pm Friday, April 9 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. Memorial contributions may be made to Norton CARES or the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com