Jeff Weikert, 63, of Wapello, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at later date. A memorial has been established for the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello are caring for Jeff’s family and his arrangements.
Jeffery Scott Weikert was born on March 28, 1961 in Muscatine, the son of Willis and Marilyn (Brei) Weikert. Jeff was a 1980 graduate of Muscatine High School. On June 5, 1982 he was united in marriage to Angela K. Strause in Muscatine. Jeff worked as crane operator for his parents’ business, Weikert and Son’s Scrap Yard. He then worked for DW Welding and most recently for S&J Tube in Wapello. He loved the outdoors and racing; enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was involved with the Izaac Walton League of Louisa County, Louisa County Conservation and Ducks Unlimited. He volunteered at the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge.
Jeff will be deeply missed by his wife, Angie; his sons, Jacob Scott (Jessica) Weikert of Colorado Springs and Jonathan Lloyd Weikert of Wapello; granddaughters, Allison Kay and Katherine Lynn Weikert; siblings, Linda Shouse of Walcott and Michael (Elsie) Weikert of Muscatine; nephew, Mike Weikert, Jr.; in-laws, the McDaniel and Stalkfleet families; special friends, Terry and Madeleine Eagle, the Sarasota Sunny Bunch, Jeff Jack and the Poole family.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Melvin.