Charles W. “Chuck” Weyant, 93, of Springfield passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at his residence.
Chuck was born on April 3, 1923 in Celina, OH the son of the late Abner M. and Grace L. Weyant. He married Lorraine Leigh on October 31, 1959 in Springfield.
Chuck was a member of Third Presbyterian Church. He served during WWII as a member of the Army Air Force stationed in England and France.
He was a retired member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 218, a member of Springfield Sports Hall of Fame, Indy 500 Old Timers Club and the Midget Racing Hall of Fame.
During a career that spanned forty years, he drove in the Indianapolis 500 four times and drove USAC Silver Crown and sprint cars, but was most successful and well known driving midget race cars.
Chuck owned several bars in Springfield, but the most popular and the place to be on a Friday and Saturday night was Chuck Weyant’s Holiday Inn on Peoria Road.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Debra Weyant, Virginia Weyant and Lillian Kunz.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorry; son, Tony (Dawna) of Sherman; daughter, Jackie (Don) Jordan of Williamsville; grandson, Evan Weyant; granddaughters, Rachel (Omar) Ramiro and Erica Jordan; great grandson, Mason Ramiro; brother, Gene Weyant of Springfield; sisters, Vernople (Ronald) Castleman and JoAnn Russell both of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. 7th St. Springfield, with Rev. Dr. Joseph Eby officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Chuck was born on April 3, 1923 in Celina, OH the son of the late Abner M. and Grace L. Weyant. He married Lorraine Leigh on October 31, 1959 in Springfield.
Chuck was a member of Third Presbyterian Church. He served during WWII as a member of the Army Air Force stationed in England and France.
He was a retired member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 218, a member of Springfield Sports Hall of Fame, Indy 500 Old Timers Club and the Midget Racing Hall of Fame.
During a career that spanned forty years, he drove in the Indianapolis 500 four times and drove USAC Silver Crown and sprint cars, but was most successful and well known driving midget race cars.
Chuck owned several bars in Springfield, but the most popular and the place to be on a Friday and Saturday night was Chuck Weyant’s Holiday Inn on Peoria Road.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Debra Weyant, Virginia Weyant and Lillian Kunz.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorry; son, Tony (Dawna) of Sherman; daughter, Jackie (Don) Jordan of Williamsville; grandson, Evan Weyant; granddaughters, Rachel (Omar) Ramiro and Erica Jordan; great grandson, Mason Ramiro; brother, Gene Weyant of Springfield; sisters, Vernople (Ronald) Castleman and JoAnn Russell both of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. 7th St. Springfield, with Rev. Dr. Joseph Eby officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Charles W. “Chuck” Weyant, 93, of Springfield passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at his residence.
Chuck was born on April 3, 1923 in Celina, OH the son of the late Abner M. and Grace L. Weyant. He married Lorraine Leigh on October 31, 1959 in Springfield.
Chuck was a member of Third Presbyterian Church. He served during WWII as a member of the Army Air Force stationed in England and France.
He was a retired member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 218, a member of Springfield Sports Hall of Fame, Indy 500 Old Timers Club and the Midget Racing Hall of Fame.
During a career that spanned forty years, he drove in the Indianapolis 500 four times and drove USAC Silver Crown and sprint cars, but was most successful and well known driving midget race cars.
Chuck owned several bars in Springfield, but the most popular and the place to be on a Friday and Saturday night was Chuck Weyant’s Holiday Inn on Peoria Road.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Debra Weyant, Virginia Weyant and Lillian Kunz.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorry; son, Tony (Dawna) of Sherman; daughter, Jackie (Don) Jordan of Williamsville; grandson, Evan Weyant; granddaughters, Rachel (Omar) Ramiro and Erica Jordan; great grandson, Mason Ramiro; brother, Gene Weyant of Springfield; sisters, Vernople (Ronald) Castleman and JoAnn Russell both of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. 7th St. Springfield, with Rev. Dr. Joseph Eby officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Chuck was born on April 3, 1923 in Celina, OH the son of the late Abner M. and Grace L. Weyant. He married Lorraine Leigh on October 31, 1959 in Springfield.
Chuck was a member of Third Presbyterian Church. He served during WWII as a member of the Army Air Force stationed in England and France.
He was a retired member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 218, a member of Springfield Sports Hall of Fame, Indy 500 Old Timers Club and the Midget Racing Hall of Fame.
During a career that spanned forty years, he drove in the Indianapolis 500 four times and drove USAC Silver Crown and sprint cars, but was most successful and well known driving midget race cars.
Chuck owned several bars in Springfield, but the most popular and the place to be on a Friday and Saturday night was Chuck Weyant’s Holiday Inn on Peoria Road.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Debra Weyant, Virginia Weyant and Lillian Kunz.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorry; son, Tony (Dawna) of Sherman; daughter, Jackie (Don) Jordan of Williamsville; grandson, Evan Weyant; granddaughters, Rachel (Omar) Ramiro and Erica Jordan; great grandson, Mason Ramiro; brother, Gene Weyant of Springfield; sisters, Vernople (Ronald) Castleman and JoAnn Russell both of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. 7th St. Springfield, with Rev. Dr. Joseph Eby officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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