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Harold R. "Hal" Weakly Jr.
1038-2022
Harold "Hal" Ross Weakly, Jr., was a loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, friend, and one of Monroe's most beloved citizens. He went home to be with the Lord on the morning of April 4th, 2022, after a courageous battle with a rare kidney disease.
The oldest of five siblings, Hal was born on March 28th, 1938, to Harold Sr. and Mary Margaret Weakly in Tecumseh, Michigan. Hal graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1956 and went on to graduate with a BA in business from Western Michigan University in 1961. Hal married the love of his life, Cheryl "Cheri" (Kuney) on October 1st, 1966, at St. Elizabeth's in Tecumseh. Together they had three children: Amy, Allyson, and Adam.
After working at Monroe Auto Equipment for 20 years, Hal dedicated 30 years to the community of Monroe with his company River's Edge Business Interiors. The city of Monroe was an integral part of Hal's life. You may have seen him riding his bicycle around town, walking to Amaya's, at the YMCA, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, or at the RRCA. His favorite pastime was reading and sitting in the sun.
An avid athlete himself, Hal passed the love of sports (playing and spectating) to his kids and grandkids. Hal was always present at his kids' events, cheering them and their friends alike. He continued to support local sports at SMCC and MHS even when his family was not playing. Hal was often seen, with a bag of popcorn and a coffee in hand, at a tennis match, basketball, volleyball, or football game.
Hal served on the Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross, and the parish council where he was a lector, greeter, and a eucharist minister.
Hal is survived by his wife of 56 years, Cheri; brother, John (Doris) Weakly of California; two daughters, Amy Zeeuwe of Monroe and Allyson (Scott) Kegerreis of Monroe; son, Adam (Jessica) Weakly of Monroe; ten grandchildren: Cody (Danielle) Kegerreis, Justin Kegerreis, Mackenzie Kegerreis, Max Weakly, Tatum Weakly, Anna King, Alex Molnar, Ben Molnar, Autumn Molnar, and Gabriel Molnar; and two great-grandchildren, Owen and Elliot Kegerreis. In addition to his parents, Hal was preceded in death by his brother David Weakly, sisters Kathy Weakly, and Linda (Terry) Hendricks, niece Tiffin Weakly, and grandson Alex Weakly.
Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, April 11th, 4-8pm at Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161. A memorial mass will be held at 11am Tuesday, April 12th, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 511 S. Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 48161. The family will receive guests starting at 10am. Private interment will take place at later date.
The family wishes to thank the nurses, aides, social workers, clerical workers, and volunteers at the Hospice of Monroe for their compassionate care and helpfulness to the family.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Hal's honor are asked to please consider the YMCA or SMCC.
Published by Bacarella Funeral Home on Apr. 5, 2022. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/harold-weakly-obituary?id=34083368
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Craig Brigham (1961)
Sheri, although we've never met, I wish to express my deepest condolences on Hal's passing to you and your wonderful family. As you know, our small, unusual, original group of young men, sharing the early days of college life together at WMU came together to form the local fraternity, Phi Alpha. That golden, developmental time we all shared were memorable years of friendship and fun together. Hal, with his quiet, affectionate, old soul personality and easy sense of humor was one of the natural leaders of our group. His solid insight and intelligent maturity grounded us. Away from our family that quality was something many of us were still working on for our lives then. Hal was one of the guys that made us stand out as the special fraternal group on Western's campus that we eventually became. When I page memory back to that former life, Hal's smiling, handsome face always appears. He remains unforgettable to me and so lives on just as I know he will for you, your family, and the people he touched during the many years of his life with you. He was very special, a model human being and gift to us all who will be missed. I know those of us, that are still here, will be sharing your tears. Peace, solace and love to you Sheri. Craig Brigham, Northport, MI.
Gary Walker (1961)
I came up to WMU in 1960 and lived on the 4th floor of Henry Hall, where Hal was a Resident Assistant (RA). He introduced himself to me right away in his easy manner and offered any assistance or help I might need. I was impressed, and when I learned that Hal was a member of Phi Alph along with another friend, I made that my fraternity priority.
I found that when we became "brothers", we had a lot in common, including a finely-honed sense of humor and the laughter that usually followed.
I also remember when he met Cheri, the love of his life, and the serenade that we gave for them both.
Despite being a coulple of years older than me, we continued our friendship even after we both left college. The few years difference melted away and common experiences became the bond.
Has was an exceptional person. Suzanne's and my blessings go to him, Cheri and his family. He will be sorely missed by all of us who had the benefit of knowing him.
Gary Walker