Edith “Edee” (Bruggemeyer) Weigert, 74, of New London, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Windmill Manor in Coralville, surrounded by loved ones and the thoughts and prayers of many who loved her.
Edee was born on March 12, 1951, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, to Robert “RW” and Edith (Jennings) Bonser. She grew up in a big, close-knit family where faith and hard work, values she carried with her every day, were the foundation of life.
Edee married her high school sweetheart, William “Ted” Bruggemeyer, on May 24, 1968, in Biggsville, Illinois. The two built a life together full of love, laughter, and partnership that spanned nearly five decades until Ted’s passing in 2015. Their bond was strong and full of devotion.
Given a second chance at love, Edee married David Weigert on September 20, 2016, at Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. With Dave, Edee found comfort, companionship, and a steady hand to hold during the most challenging years of her life. His quiet support and steadfast presence were a gift, and their time together was marked by grace and deep care.
For over 35 years, Edee ran a cleaning business with dedication and pride. She had a gift for caregiving, and she was a nanny to a couple of very special families. She cherished most of all the years she gave caring for her own grandchildren, Abigail and Alec. Becoming a great-grandmother to Amelia brought her endless delight; she lit up every time she spoke about her and loved telling people she was a great-grandma.
Edee had a green thumb and delighted in planting flowers every summer, especially ferns and impatiens. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and her belief in Jesus Christ gave her strength and hope, especially in the face of the hardships she endured in her final years.
In 2023, Edee was involved in a car accident that left her paralyzed. She spent the final years of her life at Windmill Manor in Coralville. Although her world was dramatically changed, her joyful spirit and out-going personality remained. Her family is forever grateful to the Windmill staff for their tender and compassionate care—especially in her final days—and to Compassus Hospice, whose presence and support were a blessing on her journey Home.
Edee’s life was full of love, family, and faith. She is survived by her loving husband, Dave; her daughter Michelle (Michael) Skubal of Tiffin; grandchildren Abigail (A.J.) Martinez and Alec (Allie) Skubal; and her cherished great-granddaughter, Amelia Skubal. She also leaves behind her siblings: Robert Bonser, Judy (Bob) Inglebright, and Joe (Deb) Bonser. Also mourning her loss are Dave’s children, Troy (Lorie) Weigert of Hiawatha and Charie (Lance) McMahon of Centerville, and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Ted; and siblings Myrtle Carpenter, Ward Bonser, Wanda Beaber, Helen Kauffman, Jerry Bonser, and Patti Wiles.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory, with the family present from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. A private family inurnment will take place at Forest Home Cemetery. In honor of Edee’s life and the care she received, a memorial fund has been established for Windmill Manor.
Edee touched many lives with her warmth, laughter, and unwavering faith. She will be deeply missed, but her love will live on in those she leaves behind. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
