Obit: Weyhmiller, Donald (1924-1988)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson

Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Weyhmiller, Andraska, Olsen, Rowley, Schultz, Szymanski, Rogstad, Rossman

---Source: Marshfield News-Herald (12 December 1988)

Weymiller, Donald "Mike" (1 January 1924-9 December 1988)

LOYAL-- Donald "Mike" Weyhmiller, 64, Loyal, died Friday at home.

Services were today at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Loyal. Burial was in the Church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Richard Andraska, Ray Olsen, Don and Daryl Rowley, John Schultz, and Wally Szymanski. Full military rites were conducted by the Loyal American Legion. Rinka Funeral Home, Loyal, handled arrangements.

He was born January 1, 1924, in the town of Sherman, to George and Catherine Weyhmiller. He attended Catlin School, St. Anthony's Parochial School and graduated from Loyal High School in 1941.

He married Dorothy Rogstad August 30, 1947, in Loyal.

He worked for Braun Auto of Loyal and Gregory Implement. He owned and operated Mike's Standard Station. In 1950, the firm became Mike's Tire Service. He served in the Army in the European Theater during World War II, from January 1943 to December 1945.

He was a member of the Loyal American Legion for 42 years, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Loyal Rotary Club for 26 years and was Loyal's "Citizen of the Year" for 1981. He was a member of the Loyal Fire Department for 38 years, serving as fire chief for 25 years. He was a member of the Fourth Degree of St. Mother Seton Council, Knights of Columbus, serving as an officer for 12 years.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three sons, Michael of Spencer, Robert of Roswell, Georgia and Keith of Loyal; one sister, Mrs. Armella Rossman of Eau Claire; and two grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Dale.