RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Charles Weigel, Jr. has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Charles Weigel, Jr. was the loving husband of Mary Ruth; and
WHEREAS, Charles Weigel, Jr. was the much-adored father of Mary Jo, Charles III, Vicki, and Dr. Mark, the proud grandfather of Kimberly Kyle and Matthew, and the loving great-grandfather of Eric, Paisley and Brinley to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Charles Weigel, Jr. enjoyed a long and highly successful career as Mayor of Elmhurst from 1961 to 1973, and as President of Weigel-Miller Inc.; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Mayor, Charles Weigel, Jr. also served as President of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, and Vice President and member of the Executive Committee ofthe Illinois Municipal League; and
WHEREAS, Charles Weigel Jr. dedicated his life to public service as an officer or director with several Elmhurst organizations, including the Elmhurst Rotary Club, the Elmhurst YMCA and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Charles Weigel, Jr. served as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and later earned the rank of Captain in the Air Force Reserve during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Charles Weigel, Jr. serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Charles Weigel, Jr. to his family members, friends and all
who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Charles Weigel, Jr. was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Charles Weigel, Jr. imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignit...
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