Gregory Alan Weddle

Gregory Alan Weddle passed away in Frisco, Colorado on July 16, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 26, 2024, in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Pana with Fr. Joseph Havrilka officiating. Visitation will also be Friday, July 26, 2024, beginning at 9:00 AM at Kennedy & Sons Funeral Home, Pana. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pana Township, Illinois. Memorials in honor of Greg may be made to Pana Sacred Heart School or Kerr-Mize American Legion Post #168, Pana. Gregory was born on September 20, 1956, at Castle Air Force base in Atwater, California to Dorothy Margaret (Dudra) Weddle and Gene Kenneth Weddle, the third of eight children. He was a 1974 graduate of Pana High School. Greg served in the United States Marine Corps, 4th Marine Air Wing stationed in Michigan and Hawaii, earning the rank of Sergeant. He was a jet engine mechanic for OV10 Bronco aircraft and F4 Phantom fighter jets. It was in the Marine Corps that Greg met his best friend, Chuck Bledsoe. The two remained brothers and enjoyed camping with their friends in the beautiful Tennessee mountains. Gregory married Susan Joan Beyers on September 10, 1983, at St. Patrick’s Church in Pana, Illinois. Greg and Susan lived in Denver, Colorado from 1982 to1988. Gregory knew many trades, and could build, repair, and restore nearly everything. As a young teen he worked as an upholsterer in downtown Pana. He was a carpenter who built beautiful furniture, children’s toys, and restored his entire home he and Susan bought when they moved back to Pana, Illinois. Gregory was also a pipefitter and welder by trade for 35 years. Gregory was an active member of St. Patrick’s Church in Pana, and he also attended Our Saviour Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Illinois. Service was critical to Gregory’s life. He was a member of the Kerr-Mize American Legion Post 168 and honor guard. Gregory also cared for his mother-in-law and father-in-law until the end of their lives. Gregory knew no stranger and made a warm impression with nearly everyone who talked to him. He loved weekend morning coffees with his best friend, Tom Latonis. Family was the core of his life, and he regarded his family to be the most important. He was selfless and generous so that his children could pursue their dreams. Many people recount his work ethic and ability to lead. Gregory was also hilarious and loved to have fun. He was known for his solid grip handshakes and loved riding motorcycles. Gregory enjoyed traveling with his family, and many memories were made on cross country adventures to the mountains and beach. Gregory is survived by his wife, Susan Joan Beyers-Weddle, and children Amanda J (Charlie) Alsbury, Sarah Alexandra, Ian Henry (Whitney), Dorothy Colleen, and Joshua Dean (Carsen) Evans; grandchildren: Alexandra, Isabella, Cooper, and Sophia Alsbury; Kamden Temmen, Henry, Adalaide, Eleanor Weddle; Jett and Cruz Evans; siblings: Michael Weddle (Barbara Thompson), Lisa (Kenneth Bland); Amy (Larry Houser); Elias (Marie); sisters-in-law: Nancy Landes (Scott); Mary Beyers (Phil Sellers); Cecily Neill (Steve); Leslie Terwische (Chris), Aurelia Weddle, Monista Weddle; and many loving and adoring nieces and nephews. Gregory is preceded in death by his mother and father, Dorothy and Gene; siblings, Steven, Todd, and Timothy; nephew Palmer Elias David Weddle; mother-in-law, Joan Catherine Beyers and father-in-law, Ronald Dene Beyers; brother-in-law Ronald Alexander Beyers.

Gregory Alan Weddle

September 20, 1956 - July 16, 2024