Fred D. WeagleyAKRON – Fred D. Weagley, 80, of Claypool (Beaver Dam Lake), and formerly of Marion, passed at 8:40 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at his residence.
He was born on April 11, 1939, in Marion, to Richard and Velma Martin Weagley. He was married on April 17, 1981, in Celina, Ohio, to Darlene Bertie Pence, who preceded him in death on July 1, 2018.
Fred had owned a couple full-service Shell stations in Marion until 1980. He then was elected mayor of Marion for one term, ending in 1983. He then was an instructor for CDL license and traveled the state for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, retiring after 31 years.
He was a graduate of Marion High School in 1957. He served his country in the National Guard from 1957 to 1964. He had been a member of the NRA, the Warsaw American Legion Post 49 and the Beaver Dam Lake Conservation Club. He served as the president of the Marion Jaycee’s in years past. He was known as a Chicago Cubs and Bears fan and was an avid supporter of the Trump campaign.
Survivors include daughters: April and husband Toby Ailes, Fairmount; Jan and husband Dale Moyers, Lakeland, Fla.; Amy A. Weagley, Marion; son, Timothy K. and wife Tammy Weagley, Jonesboro; stepson, Brad Haskell, Marion; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and two on the way; one great-great-grandchild on the way; brothers and sister: Richard and wife Marilyn Weagley, Christina Corey, Jim and wife Margie Weagley, Daniel and wife Cindy Weagley; and daughter-in-law, Sue Haskell.
He was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Velma Weagley; wife, Darlene Bertie Weagley; and stepson, Mike Haskell.
Following Fred’s wishes, no services will be held at this time.
*****
Memorials to the Beaver Dam Lake Conservation Club 9246 South Amanda Drive Claypool, IN 46510.
Share a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
