Lawrence E. “Pop” Weigand, Sr

Lawrence E. “Pop” Weigand, Sr., age 85

Lawrence E. “Pop” Weigand, Sr., age 85, of Aston, PA, and formerly of Chester, PA, died Friday, March 21, 2014. Larry was born January 30, 1929 in Ridley Park, PA. He had been a longtime resident of Highland Gardens, Chester, PA, before moving to Aston, PA and finally residing at Fair Acres, Lima, PA. Larry was a veteran of the Navy Reserves. He worked with Scott Paper Company (now Kimberly Clark), Chester, PA, until his retirement. Larry was affiliated with numerous fire companies and served as the Delaware County Fire Police Commissioner. He also served as Cub Scout Master and Asst. Scout Master of Troop 289.

Larry was predeceased by his parents, a brother, 2 half-sisters, a step-sister and a step-brother. Survivors: Wife: Elizabeth “Betty” (nee McKay) Weigand, sharing marriage since August 26, 1950. Five Children, Libby Murach (Chet) of West Chester, PA, Larry Weigand, Jr. of Martinsburg, PA, Bob Weigand (Mary) of Chester, PA, Jane Pyle of North East, MD, and Nancy Civera (Mike) of Boothwyn, PA; Fourteen Grandchildren; Two Step-grandchildren; Thirteen Great-grandchildren; Two Step-great-grandchildren; A Nephew; Two Nieces.

Funeral Service: Friday, 11:00 a.m., at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Ltd., Middletown (Rt. #352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Township, Media, PA. Visitation: Thursday, 7:00 PM- 9:00 p.m., and Friday, after 10:00 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment: Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, PA. Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers may be donated in memory of Lawrence Weigand to Delaware County Fire Police 1st & 11th District, c/o T.D. Bank, 5025, Pennell Road, Aston, PA 19014. Ref. Lawrence Weigand, Sr. Condolences: www.msbfh.com