WEAVER RICHARD L

CPT Richard L. Weaver was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/22/2018 at the age of 74.5 from Prostate cancer
Johnstown, PA
Flight Class 68-4
Date of Birth 12/17/1943
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/5 TC 101 ABN in 68-69
This information was provided by Majorie Weaver - wife

More detail on this person: Richard L. Weaver December 17, 1943 - June 22, 2018 , 74, Richland Twp. passed away June 22, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born on December 17, 1943 in Windber to Percy and Margaret (Holman) Weaver. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Cheryl Ann Weaver; sister, Mary Jane Bush and brother, Percy Jr. Survived by wife of 52 years, Marjorie (Kersheskey) Weaver. Richard was an U.S. Army veteran, who served in Viet Nam as a helicopter pilot with the 101st Airborne Division. Member of the Viet Nam Helicopter Pilots Association, Disabled American Veterans Association, Life Member of the Windber VFW Post 4795, the Windber American Legion, NRA, Ducks Unlimited and past member of the Windber Country Club. As a licensed private pilot, Richard enjoyed flying his Ercoupe aircraft. Sincere appreciation to the Johnstown VA Clinic staff for their excellent and compassionate care of Richard throughout his extended illness. Richard was proud and honored to be the Leader of the Windber VFW Ritual Team. In his memory, donations may be made to the Windber VFW Ritual Team. On Saturday, June 30, 2018 at noon, a Graveside Service will be held at St. John's Cantius Catholic Cemetery, Windber with full military honors by the Windber VFW Ritual Team. Arrangements by the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber. Published on June 27, 2018

Burial information: St John's Cantius Catolic Cemetery, Windber, PA

This information was last updated 08/06/2018

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