Rev. Richard H. Weissert 'Father Dick' Obituary (1923

“For God so loved world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not parish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Reverend Richard H Weissert passed away quietly on Dec. 12, 2013 at Heber Valley Hospital. Father Dick, as he liked to be called, was born Oct. 20, 1923 to American parents, William and Gertrude Slack Weissert in Horbury, Wakefield, England, his mother's home town. His early education was in Passaic, NJ followed by an appointment to the Naval Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy. While serving in the US Navy in the Pacific, he was wounded in a kamikaze attack and earned a Purple Heart Medal. He retired from the Naval Reserve as a Commander in 1962. While in the Navy, he met his wife Eleanor Schleef. They were married in 1945 and had 2 children, Sandra J. and Barry S. Elly passed away in 1998. In 2001 he married Gretchen Sprain who passed away in 2008. Born and raised an Episcopalian, Fr. Dick was ordained in 1976 and continued to serve as an associate priest at St. Mary's in Provo until his passing. He also enjoyed serving as a member of the board of directors for the Food and Care Coalition. He is survived by 2 children: Sandi and Barry; 3 grandchildren: Michael (Leann) McFalls, Kathi Lowther & Kasie McCoy; 7 great-grandchildren: Caleb & Cody McFalls, Enoch, Devlin & Dalton Lowther, Andrew Hicks & William Smith. Father Dick was loved by all that knew him and his influence of goodness lives on. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 50 West 200 North, Provo, Utah, followed by a reception to celebrate his life. Condolences may be sent through his obituary at www.bergmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rev. Weissert Memorial Fund at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. (801) 373-3090