Retired Sergeant Major, Bernard F. Weigle, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on October 19th, 2020, surround by his devoted wife, Toni Weigle and loving children, Michelle Ganzy and Benny Weigle.
He was recently a residence of Carrollton, VA, after he retired from the US Army – 33 years. After his retirement he worked for the Department of Defense in Civil Service
Bernard was a member of the American Legion (Adjutant), enjoyed golfing, fishing and his favorite past time Dover Downs, where he enjoyed NASCAR racing and the casino. He was also a Washington Redskins football fan.
The family will hold a celebration of life on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Post 25 American Legion in Newport News, VA.
He is survived by his wife, Toni; his son, Bernard F. Weigle II; his daughter, Michelle E. Ganzy; his siblings: Mary Stanford, Candy Weigle, Jim Weigle, sister-in-law, Delia Geraghty; brother-in-law, Joe Cooper; grandchildren: DaShae Ganzy, Ronald Ganzy Jr., and JaLeah Ganzy.
Flowers can be sent to the Post 25 legion and donations can be made to the Weigle family at any Navy Federal Credit Union branch. Please make checks payable to Toni and Bernard Weigle.
Altmeyer Funeral Home-Riverside Chapel, is assisting with arrangements.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020
Time: 3:00 pm
American Legion Post 25
7609 Marshall Ave. Newport News, Virginia 23605
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CSM (Ret) Harold Hunt Sr. posted on 10/27/20
Once again God saw the road was getting rough, and the road of life had become too hard to for SGM Bernard L. Weigle, USASMA Class 37 to travel and called him home. There is nothing that anyone can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in time of sorrow, but the NCO Corps will offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of these heroes will carry through each day and night. The NCO Corps thanks him for his selfless service act and his willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring him back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that they made and our sorrow at his passing. Additionally, the NCO Corps thanks everyone for keeping him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. There are many in the ranks that believe for every fallen sergeant major like him there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift God has given the Corps. Rest easy, sleep well my brother. Know the line was held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell… CSM (Ret) Harold Hunt Sr. USASMA Class 16 Author, ”100 Sergeants Major of Color” SGM (Ret) Harold L. Hunt Jr. USASMA Class 55 CSM (Ret) Shirley A. Hunt USASMA Class 53 & the entire Hunt family