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Robert Wiegand Sr.

May 11, 2021
Kalamazoo, MI

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Wiegand, Sr., Robert E. Kalamazoo, Michigan Robert E. Wiegand, Sr., age 95 of Kalamazoo, died May 11, 2021, at Brookdale Portage. He was born February 23, 1926, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Ethel (Stephan) Wiegand. After graduating from East High School, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Navy and retired after 30 years of service. He was then the director of personnel and the director of purchasing at Pre-cast Schokbeton for 20 years. On August 30, 1947, Robert was united in marriage to Jean LaTour, who preceded him in death in 2007, after 59 years of marriage. He was a member of the Civitans, the VFW and the Moose Lodge. Surviving are his children: Robert, Jr. (Carol) Wiegand of Hudsonville, Bruce (Pamela) Wiegand of Portage and Donna (Richard, Sr.) Buehrle of Portage; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean, his grandson Troy Wiegand, his sisters Amanda and Myrtle, and his parents. Friends may gather with Robert's family on Sunday, May 16th, from 2:00-4:00 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Burial & Cremation Services, 411 E. Centre Avenue, Portage. Covid-19 restrictions will be in place: masks required and 25 people at a time in the building to visit. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of SW Michigan. Please visit Robert's webpage to sign his online guest book or to leave a condolence at https://www.langelands.com