Jay A. Weidler

Jay A. Weidler, 80, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019, at his home in Rock Springs. He was a long-time resident of Rock Springs and is a former resident of Indiana.

Weidler was born March 6, 1939, in Lake City, Mich .; the son of Benno Weidler and Bernice Joesey.

He attended schools in Lake City, Mich., and was a 1957 graduate of the Lake City High School.

Weidler married Delores Palen in Three Oaks, Mich., and she preceded him in death Feb. 4, 1987 in Wyoming. He later married Mary Jane Maes Pyneart in Plymouth, Ind., and she also preceded him in death June 26, 2019.

He served in the United States Navy.

Weidler was part of the carpenters union and worked as a carpenter for 40 years until his retirement in 1999.

Jay was an avid wood carver, outdoorsman and was a friend to all that knew him.

Survivors include two sons, Jay Weidler and wife Tina of Rock Springs and Robert Weidler and wife Kelly of Cheyenne; one daughter, Kelly Baker of Rock Springs; three stepsons, Ray Pyneart of Plymouth, Ind., Terry Pyneart of Plymouth, Ind., and Mike Pyneart of Texas; one stepdaughter, Stacy Pyneart of Plymouth, Ind .; one brother, William Weidler and wife Marie of Three Oaks, Mich .; his favorite niece, Desi Williams; as well as many grandchildren, and many more great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Delores; wife, Mary Jane; two brothers; one son, Benno; and one stepson, Jay Pyneart.

Following cremation, there will be no services at his request.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.