Bernard "Bernie" Wiegers, age 84, beloved husband for 60 years to Lynne Kay, nee Bandringa. Loving father of Brian, Craig (Deborah), Brett (Nancy), Tammy Marek, Trisha (Wayne) Boss and David (Torie). Cherished grandfather of Casey (Andrew) Kowitz, Abby (Alex) Freitag; Amanda (Nicolas) Novacek, Kadee (Simon) Summers, Nathan, Justin, Brandon, Daniel Wiegers; Vincent and Joseph Marek; Liz (Derek) Boomsma, Brittany (Jeremy) Karr, Kylie (Zim) Rivas, Mickey (fiancé Colton DeJong) Boss and the late Zachary Boss. Proud great-grandfather of Zach, Maddie, Lily, Ivy, Levi and Daisy. Dearest brother of Barbara (late John) Buursma, Theresa (late Robert) Wiltjer and the late Grace (late Art) Rosenwinkel, the late Dina (late Will) Wichers and the late Hilda (late Donald) Huisenga. Dear brother-in-law of Carol (late Dan) Beland and the late Raymond Bandringa Jr. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
For 35 years, Bernie served his community as co-owner of Beland & Wiegers Auto Rebuilders.
Visitation Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. Below is the live-stream link. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian Schools,12001 S. Oak Park Avenue Palos Heights, IL 60463 Click here for online donation and designate "Schools" would be appreciated.
Below is the video recording of Bernie's Funeral Service held Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:00AM CST.
Below is a photo tribute celebrating Bernie's life.
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