Richard Wiegand
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Richard Kenneth Wiegand, 81, taken suddenly on July 2, 2021 was born and raised in Liverpool NY. He is survived by his wife Karyl (Roese) of 58 Years. Their children, Lance (Tammy), Eric (Sharon) and Tami. His grandchildren by age, Jessica, Ali, Courtney, Michael, Cole, Simon and Oliver. He also has one great-granddaughter Kloe. He attended Cornell University, married his sweetheart in Syracuse, NY, and served as a lieutenant in the US army. Following was a long and successful career at State Farm Insurance where he was affectionately known as "Wig" and was in charge of leading the "Buffalo Heard". He had a lifelong passion for sports. First as a multi-sport participant, then as a coach for his children's activities and finally as the biggest fan of his grandchildren's endeavors. Having moved to The Villages in 2012, he was active in his church, the Western NY club, taught AARP drivers safety, and volunteered as a small business mentor with SCORE. Donations can be made for the memory of Dick Wiegand to Community United Methodist Church, 309 College Avenue, Fruitland Park, FL 34731. A Memorial Service will be held at Community United Methodist Church, Friday, July 16, 2021 11:00am, family will be receiving friends an hour prior. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home of Lady Lake, Florida. Online remembrances may be made at www.beyersfuneralhome.com.