Final Salute

ANDERSON [mdash] Dr. Richard William “Dick” Weinzapfel, 85, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.
He was born on June 28, 1936, in Evansville, to George and Catherine (Wildemann) Weinzapfel.
After graduating from Mater Dei High School, he served his country for three years in the Navy. He was a member of the Navy Construction Battallion, also known as the Seabees, which is responsible for building much of the infrastructure at U.S. military locations around the world.
He returned home and graduated from University of Evansville and Indiana University School of Dentistry, with a specialty in pediatric dentistry from Marquette University. He opened and maintained his own pediatric dental practice in Anderson from 1968-2021.
Known to many as “Weiny,” he always had an easygoing attitude and a classic smile. He loved to laugh and make others laugh.
He was an avid golfer and a long-time member of Edgewood Country Club. He was a huge IU fan, rarely missing a game.
Those close to him remember his many sayings he frequently used, such as “Here today, gone to Muncie”, “Hide ‘n Watch” and perhaps, the most famous, “Offer it Up.”
He will be lovingly missed by his wife, Brenda (Bradway) Weinzapfel; children, Susan McCord, Karen (Jeff) Welch, Janie Miller, Angie (Bob) Mortensen, Steve (Jennifer) Weinzapfel, David (Tiffany) Weinzapfel and John Hay; brothers, Jerry Weinzapfel and Thomas Weinzapfel; 17 grandchildren, Spencer and Peyton McCord, Scott and Sydney Weinzapfel, Dane and Sam Weinzapfel, Brandon and JJ Welch, Jackson and Maggie Miller, Kim, Zack, Natalie and Jake Heiniger, Jack, Joe and Jasmine Hay; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Weinzapfel; and his parents, George and Catherine Weinzapfel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1115 Pearl St., Anderson, with visitation from 9 a.m. until services. Burial will follow in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Anderson Police Department K-9 Unit
c/o Matt Jarrett, 1040 Main St., Anderson, IN 46016.
The family would like to thank the amazing caregivers at Northview Rehabilitation Center and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, where he was a fan favorite.
Online condolences may be posted at www.brownbutzdiedring.com.
Published on November 8, 2021