Joe Weigman

Joe Weigman, age 83, of Cave Junction died November 5, 2017 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Joe was born August 27, 1934 in Bell, California to Joseph & Floris Weigman. He lived in East Los Angeles and attended Garfield High School. He then attended college in Whittier. Joe enlisted and served in the United States Army. After his discharge, he worked for 32 years for GTE as a telephone installer in Whittier and Santa Maria. In 1984 he retired and in 1985 he moved from Santa Maria to Cave Junction.

Thirty-one years ago, he met Michele Colbert and they’ve been together ever since.

He was a member of the American Legion Glenn Morrison Post #70 and served as past commander for five years. He was also a member of the Cave Junction senior center.

His hobbies included reading, bowling, and woodworking including making a special desk for his home.

Survivors include his spouse, Michele Colbert of Cave Junction; two sons, Richard Weigman of Durango, Colorado and Stanley Weigman of Bullhead City, Arizona; and two grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Bridgeview Community Church in Cave Junction with Pastor Sonny Moore officiating.