Obituary of William J. Weddle

Bedford – William J. Weddle, 83, of Bedford, died at 1:17 am on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital. Born May 14, 1931 in Hartleyville, IN, he was the son of Guy and Zora (Williams) Weddle. He married Ina Penman on October 18, 1952 and she preceded him in death on July 26, 1967. He later married Emily Hubbs Ernst on July 11, 1975. He retired as an engineer for NWSC Crane and a veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Gillen Post #33 American Legion and BPOE #826 where he was a past Exalted Ruler. Survivors include his wife, Emily, of Bedford; children, Bill Weddle and wife, Debbie, of Bedford, Dr. Richard Weddle and wife, Kelly, of Bloomington, Jeffrey Weddle and wife, Ann, of Fayetteville and David Weddle of Bedford, Theresa Anderson and husband, Jim, of Palo Alto, CA, Jim Ernst, of Bedford and Susan Liptak and husband, Jim, of Denver, CO; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, two brothers, Guy Weddle, Jr. and Donald (Jack) Weddle; a sister, Bernadine Payne. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 19th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Cremation will follow. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.