Deb & Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with your families. Living in Florida for the last 31 years, I’ve lost touch with a lot of my classmates. I still, however, remember the looks on the faces of Jeff’s long line of wrestling victims that he pinned in 10 seconds or so. It was my pleasure to have known him and to be considered by him as a fellow “jock” .
Jeffrey A. Weihrauch
January 8, 1955 – September 3, 2013
Funeral services celebrating the life of Jeffrey A. Weihrauch, 58, of St. Cloud will be at 12 Noon on Friday, September 6, 2013 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. Jeff passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 with his family by his side at the St. Cloud Hospital from complications due to cardiac arrest. Reverend Timothy Baltes will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and after 11:00 a.m. on Friday at St. Francis Xavier Gathering Space. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Jeff was born on January 8, 1955 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Donald H. and Joyce (Spaeth) Weihrauch. He married Debra A. Kruchten on December 6, 1975 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. They lived in the St. Cloud area all of their lives. Jeff was employed at Verso Paper Mill in Sartell for 30 years. He was a very hardworking man and worked as many jobs as needed to support his family. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish.
Jeff treasured time with his family, especially his seven grandchildren. He enjoyed riding his Harley, hunting, fishing, going to the cabin and traveling with his wife. Jeff was a humble man who will be remembered for his honesty, integrity, generosity, selflessness and hard work ethic. He was proud of his family and the life he built with Deb, raising their five children to be respectful, responsible and strong individuals. He has touched many lives with his contagious personality. He was always ready to tell a good story, have a beer and a little bit of “bullshit”. He may be gone from this world but will never be forgotten.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Deb of St. Cloud; children, Rebecca (Adam) Kempenich of Sartell, Michael (Nikki) of Monticello, Mark (girlfriend Brooke) of St. Cloud, Katie (Brandon) Gallipo of Sartell, Theresa (Adam) Tschumperlin of Sartell; grandchildren, Brandon, Allison, Jack, Ruby, Dylan, Lucy and Maddox; mother, Joyce (Duane) Minor of Nisswa; brother, Tom (Donna) of St. Cloud; father-in-law, Lee Kruchten of St. Cloud; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald; and mother-in-law, LaVerne Kruchten.
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I meant Jeff liked my pickled tong.
Deb and Family,Can’t believe this! Your all in my thoughts and prayers.I will miss Jeff as one of the greatest friends anyone could have.He was the best!
Deb our heart goes out to you and your family, so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We will miss you and if I could I would make you some pickled fish. Love you
Words cannot even hardly begin to describe how sad we are for your loss. We have enjoyed many years of visiting with Jeff at camping events in Leader, and he will be greatly missed.
To the Weihrauch Family ~ my heart goes out to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
I am so sorry to hear about Jeff, so sorry for your loss. God bless all of you, his family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Deb and their children and grandchildren as you all try to absorb this loss of a great us and, father, grandfather, brother and son! He is riding free in heaven and looking over all of his family he left behind. He will be there protecting you from above!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeff was a great man and will be missed by so many.
You will always be family to me. I miss you already. You always went out of your way to visit with us. Prayers are being said for your family.
Jeff and I are godparents over Ben(Tom’s son) I remember whenever there was get together for Ben, Jeff would come and talk to us. He always made us smile and laugh. Our deepest sympathies to the Weihrauch family. God’s blessings!
This is what Jack said about his grandpa Jeff tonite: “I miss Papa, Jesus must want him with him, but I miss him” Jack (6 y.o) is Mark’s son and his mother is our daughter Nikki.
Jeff will truely be missed he was a gentle & kind soul!
Jeff always was the strongest yet happiest in a kid like way among us.Anyway back in the day I still remember wrestling him in gym and all I could do was try to keep my shoulders off the mat (a futile effort).My condolences to you Deb and you family.I’m sure he will be missed.
I joined Jeff in this big extended family many years ago as a brother in law I was a kid and to me Jeff was bigger than life I so looked up to him and to this day still do he always treated me with nothing but respect and set an example for me of a man I always truly wanted to be he’s had an impact on me that will truly be with me the rest of my life Jeff has left an amazing legacy in the incredible family him and Deb have raised My heart hurts so much for you all but please know along with you all I will never let his memory die
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time. May good memories of your time together bring you comfort and may time bring you peace.
Growing up around both Jeff and Tom was truly a treat! I have many childhood memories growing up with them, but most of all I will miss his wit and keen sense of humor! A great man, a great family and he will be missed!
Sending our deepest sympathy to Deb & family, Jeff was a terrific individual and will truly be missed.
Just wanted to say sorry for your loss to the Weihrauch clan. I grew up around all you guys, and have the fondest memories from back in the day. much love and keep your head up. Bet Jeff is flexing those arm beasts in heaven.
I knew Jeff from work and was proud to call him my friend. He was a good guy and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deb and the rest of the family. Jeff was such a great guy and he will be missed.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Deb, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jeff was a great great guy!!! He will be missed.
i’ll have a beer every time I cut wood
Jeff was a great guy to talk with. Words can’t adequately express how difficult this time must be for your family. Our sympathies and prayers are with you. Take care.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. We will miss Jeff’s smile and friendliness.
My thoughts and prayers going to the family, Jeff was a wonderful husband, dad, son, grandpa and a great friend. You will sure be missed by our family. Hugs to you all.
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Funeral services celebrating the life of Jeffrey A. Weihrauch, 58, of St. Cloud will be at 12 Noon on Friday, September 6, 2013 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. Jeff passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 with his family by his side at the St. Cloud Hospital from complications due to cardiac arrest. Reverend Timothy Baltes will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and after 11:00 a.m. on Friday at St. Francis Xavier Gathering Space. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.