The Weimer family announces the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather John on June 14, 2025.

Left with memories of him are his wife Rose, his children Darcy (Kari), Stacee and Perry; grandchildren Brandon (Leanne) Hilgendorf, Danielle (Ian) Haberlack, Aaron (Kaleigh) Weimer, Jordan (Danica) Weimer, Finley Weimer and Abby Weimer; his great-grandchildren Silas and Daxton Hilgendorf, Austin and Peyton Haberlack, Hunter and Avery Weimer and Calvin Weimer;  step-grandson Jared (Taylor) Hopper and their children Maverick and Waylon and his son-in-law Frank (Lorraine) Hilgendorf.

John is also survived by his brothers Kasper (RoseMarie) and Wilfred (Linda), as well as many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and many, many nieces and nephews.  

John was predeceased by his daughter Jodi Ann Hilgendorf, his parents Tony and Lena Weimer, his brothers Frank, Ernie, and Albert Weimer and his sister, Carol Bosch.

John lived a full life.  He spent 35 years with the Medicine Hat News starting as the Business Manager and retiring as Publisher.  He had a deep love of farming and spending time on the tractor or combine.  He had many interests such as deer hunting, fishing, camping, playing cards and, most importantly, playing his accordion whenever needed.  He will also be remembered for his many community endeavours including the Lion's Club, and a Director with the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede.

John and Rose shared 64 years together and were very fortunate to spend many years travelling after John's retirement from the Medicine Hat News.  As busy as he was, John loved spending time with family and friends, most especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Tom Mohanraj for his excellent care of John over the years, as well as the staff from Home Care and Palliative Care and the doctors, nurses and staff of 4 West at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.

May the winds of love blow softly
and whisper in your ear
"We love and miss you
and wish that you were here"

Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.  The funeral mass will be celebrated in the ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Monday, June 23,  2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Roque Pereira celebrant.  A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to remember John with a donation may do so to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation (mention that funds are to be allocated to:   Palliative Care or Home Care).   Cheques made payable to “MH&D Health Foundation” 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or online at www.InYour Community.ca; donations may also be directed to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, Medicine Hat c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation 710 - 10123 99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 or online at albertacancer.ca/in-memory.