Richard Ross Weidel, 83, born in Brooklyn, New York, currently of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023, at Lifepath Hospice with his wife by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sheila Weidel nee Marck; his children and step-children, Christian Weidel, Nicole Essel, Wendy (Lonnie) Berryman nee Weidel, and Jason (Shannon) Essel; grandchildren, Elizabeth and William Rush and Gavin Essel; sister, Virginia (Charles) Tammara; many in-laws, Eva Weidel, Marlene Shoemaker, Kathryn (William) Fair, William (Donna) Marck; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Genevieve (Robinson) Weidel; brothers, Thomas and Arthur (twins), and Robert Weidel.

He graduated from Alden High School, then New York University. He went on to serve in the Army as a medic. He then went on to have a very successful career in commercial real estate as a portfolio manager for Equitable and AFCO in New York, Baltimore, Washington DC, and as far away as Croatia. He also loved to paint in oils vibrant sea life paintings.

A Celebration of Life is planned on March 17 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Alive, 1250 E College Ave, Ruskin.

Contributions in Richard's memory may be made to Lifepath Hospice – Chapters Health Foundation, 12470 Telecom Dr, Suite 300W, Tampa, FL 33637.




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