D. Raymond Weidman

D. Raymond Weidman, 103, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born at home in Denver, Raymond was a son of the late John & Eva (Mohler) Weidman and the loving husband of 58 years to Dorothy K. (Rollman) Weidman until her passing in 2004.

Raymond was a U.S. Navy veteran and served on the USS Weeden as a coxswain in WWII. His lilt led to a service nickname of “Dutch” which stuck for a long time. When Raymond came home from the war, he married Dot, who had been anxiously awaiting his return since they began dating in 1940. He stayed connected with the men he served with, often attending the anniversary gatherings of the USS Weeden. Raymond, along with his brother, Paul, took over the family business, John Weidman & Sons Inc. after returning from WWII. His entrepreneurial nature and dedication to serving his community has made the business a trusted household name for all heating, cooling, and fuel delivery needs. Raymond was a talented musician. He played bluegrass on the mandolin and fiddle with the Garden Spot Pioneers and local radio stations. He made each of his children their own mandolin with his crafty woodworking skills. Raymond was a man of faith and was a member of the Dunkard Brethren Church in Lititz for over 61 years. Raymond leaves a legacy of strong family values and service to his community.

Raymond is survived by three daughters, Carol Hill (Paul) of Ephrata, Dorothy Long of Ephrata, and Betsy Alspaugh (Andrew) of Lititz; a son, Raymond R. Weidman (Kim) of Ephrata; 14 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Haws (Howard) of Akron; and a sister in-law Lillian Weidman. In addition to his wife, Raymond was predeceased by daughter, Teresa King; son-in-law Harold Long; and two brothers, E. Paul Weidman and Galen J. Weidman.

Services will be held at Lititz Dunkard Brethren Church, 430 Clay Rd., Lititz, PA on Wed., Oct. 23rd. The viewing will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. and the funeral service will begin at 2p.m. Interment will immediately follow in Mohler Church Cemetery, Ephrata.