"Kathy, I was just told today about Brent. He was a fine man and we are all better people because we knew him. Please accept our condolences and know that our prayers are with you. John & Mary"
In loving memory of
Brent Weikel
November 23, 1968 - February 4, 2000
Brent Weikel MUSCATINE, Iowa - Brent Weikel, 31, of Muscatine, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, at his home in Muscatine. A prayer vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-7 today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and left at the funeral home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salix. Burial will be at the St. Anthony Cemetery in Clearwater, Neb. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the church in Salix with a prayer vigil service at 7 p.m. Mr. Weikel was born on Nov. 23, 1968, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Rex and Beverly Bartak Weikel. He married Catherine Terneus on May 20, 1995, at St. Mathias Catholic Church. His family moved from Winfield to Sloan where he grew up and graduated from Westwood High School in 1987. He was valedictorian of his class and active in high school sports, and other activities. He received the Freshman Kent Westergaard Award, the sophomore Russell Lord Award and the senior Joe Clark Award for outstanding student during high school. He graduated from the University of Iowa in December of 1991 where he earned a bachelor's in mechanical engineering. He was a member of Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity. He was employed by Stanley Consultants as a mechanical engineer. He was a member of St. Mathias Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, served as President of the local chapter of the Engineering Society, and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He played football, basketball, softball, volleyball, and golf. He was an avid Hawkeye fan and a devoted family man Survivors include his wife, Cathy of Muscatine; his son, Jared at home; his parents, Rex and Beverly Weikel of Sloan; two sisters, Jill Weikel Adams and her husband, David, of Omaha, Neb., Jean Myers and her husband, Randall, of Kearney, Neb.; a nephew, Keithen Adams, of Omaha; grandparents, Ruby Weikel of Mapleton and Charles R. and Margy Bartak of Neligh, Neb. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lloyd Weikel and maternal grandmother, Phyllis Bartak.
Tributes
"My deepest simpathies in your loss. Brent was my pledge brother in Theta Tau. I remember his fun and loving spirit and the joy with which he approached each day. I particularly remember a snowy Iowa football game and the half time snowball fight we had. Find strength in the Lord and your family which includes his brothers in Theta Tau. Sincerely, Jeff Smith"
"My deepest sympathy to Brent's family and so many close friends. Brent and I became brothers while students at The University of Iowa, and I will always cherish the wonderful spirit and enthusiasm he had for life. His memory will endure in my prayers and in those whose hearts he has touched."
"I am shocked and saddened at the news of Brent's passing. I have so many fond memories of Brent at the University of Iowa. We pledged Theta Tau together in 1989 and were both pledge brothers and Theta Tau brothers. Brent's wonderful personality and sense of humor always had all of us smiling, laughing, and feeling at ease. He touched so many lives at University of Iowa and through Theta Tau. Brent will be missed by so many. His family shall be in my prayers."
"I am the current Regent of Theta Tau at the University of Iowa. I did not know Brent personally, but did know that he was involved with Theta Tau and a great person, according to other alumni. Please know that our chapter will be thinking of Brent and his family."
"My deepest sympathy and supportive wishes to Brent's wife and family. I enjoyed knowing Brent in college, through Theta Tau. He was a very positive, fun, and genuinely nice person -- I am very sorry to hear of his passing."
"I happen to be a friend of Brent's from his days in Iowa City. I also happen to be a former resident of Muscatine. It has been approximately six or seven years since I have seen or spoken to Brent. I am at a complete loss for words other than that our loss is God's gain. My sincerest condolences to the entire Brent Weikel family."
"Cathy our prayers are with you at this difficult time."