William J. Weitzke, Sr.

William J. Weitzke, Sr., 91, of Hartford, widower of Edna Anderson Weitzke, passed away Friday April 8, 2011 at Avery Heights in Hartford. Born in Bristol, William was a graduate of Plainville High School, Class of 1937, was a former Plainville, West Hartford, and Farmington resident until moving to Avery Heights in 2000. He received a Bachelors Degree from Teachers College of CT now CCSU in 1942; received a Masters Degree from NYU and his 6th year from Columbia University and did PhD work at UConn. A World War II US Army Veteran, he completed OCS and served as a 2nd Lieutenant. Bill formerly taught at Plainville High School; served as principal of the Wheeler School in Plainville for 7 years and later was principal of the Morley School and Smith School in West Hartford for 18 years, retiring in 1978. He also helped organize the CT Outdoor Education Association now known as the CT Outdoor Education & Environmental Association. A former Deacon at the Plainville Congregational Church, he was presently a member of the First Church of Christ, Congregational in West Hartford. He was a member of Frederick-Franklin Lodge #14 AF&AM in Plainville; Past Worthy Patron and 50 year member of Frederica Chapter #100 OES; was a former member of Plainville VFW; and was past President of the Rip Snorters Sqaure Dance Club of West Hartford. Surviving is a son, William Weitzke, Jr. and his wife Katie of Meriden; a daughter, Lynn Weitzke of Chaddsford, PA; five grandchildren, Jill Olsen and her husband Richard of New Brighton, PA; Elizabeth Kobar and her husband David of Chicago, IL; Megan Ellis of Middletown; Jaime Ellis of Meriden; Dana Ming and her husband Christopher of Andover; five great grandchildren, Amanda Olsen; Danielle Weitzke; Madison and Reilly Ming; and Grace Ellis. Besides his wife Edna, he was predeceased by a son, Mark Weitzke and a sister, Laura Robidoux. Funeral services are Wednesday 10 AM at First Church of Christ, Congregational, 12 South Main Street, West Hartford. Burial with military honors will be in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours are Tuesday 5 to 7 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Donations may be made to the Weitzke-Hoffman Scholarship Fund, c/o First Church of Christ, Congregational, 12 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by clicking on "Send Condolences" at the bottom of this page.

William J. Weitzke, Sr.

August 12, 1919 - April 8, 2011

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August 12, 1919 - April 8, 2011

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