Robert LeRoy Wiegand, 62, of South Hutchinson, KS, died December 2, 2023, at his home. He was born July 10, 1961, in Denver, CO, to LeRoy R. and Helena A. (Thiele) Wiegand.
Robert graduated from Beloit High School and North Central Kansas Technical College with a degree in electronics. He was the owner of Advantage Siding & Windows. Robert loved hunting and fishing, and was an avid Nebraska Cornhuskers and Kansas City Chiefs fan and followed NASCAR racing as well. Robert’s other interests included riding his Harley Davidson and participating in league and tournament pool play. He also embraced golf later in life and enjoyed Wii bowling and solving crossword and cryptoquip puzzles.
Robert lived life in the moment and to the fullest. He was always there to help anyone in need and gave generously of his time and talents.
Robert was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, where he served for 10 years most recently as the American Legion Riders Road Captain. He was the recipient of the Kansas American Legion Rider Excellence Award in 2022, served as Auxiliary President of the Bob Campbell VFW Post #1361, and as former Vice-chair of the South Hutch Planning Commission.
Robert is survived by: his daughter, Ceress Sanders (Sammy) of Newberg, OR, and their children, Lenora and Theodore; sister, Roberta Schonher (Alan) of Castle Rock, CO, and their children, Paige Schonher of Littleton, CO, and Wade Schonher of Highlands Ranch, CO, and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has taken place.
Rosary will be 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Elliott Chapel, with the family present to receive friends until 8 p.m.
Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Elliott Chapel.
The service will be livestreamed and the link below to view it will be available beginning at 9:45 a.m. the day of the service.
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Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until the service at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kansas Honor Flight, Legion Riders at American Legion Lyle Rishel Post #68, or V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.