Bernard (Bernie) L. Weidling, 80, went to be with his Lord, peacefully at home in the Foothills of Yuma, AZ, June 25th. He was born in Rock Springs, WI, December 30th, 1936, son of Stanley and Evelyn Webber Weidling. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Tricia Weidling and Troy and Kim Weidling and son, Alec Okalejas . He is survived by his grandchildren Brandon and Vanessa Weidling, and brothers and sisters-in-law, a sister, and 2 brothers in-law and wives, and sisters -in-law. He graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School with the class of 1955, entered the Marine corp. 1956 and was honorably discharged 1959. He met and married Sandra Ann Rusch June 6th, 1964, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary this year. In Valders, WI, he was active in supporting sports teams, served as Valders Village President for three terms, was a member of the Valders Lions Club and the American Legion post in Valders. He currently belonged to the American Legion Donkersley Post 19, Yuma. Bernie was a chef for most of his life, owning several dinner clubs in WI. He retired from Spancrete Inc. in 1999. He and Sandra moved to Yuma, AZ, in 2012 for their retirement . The Green Bay Packers were a big part of his life. He was a die-hard fan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army and the University of WI cancer research fund. Mr. Weidling was a member of Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, E. 40th St., Yuma , AZ. A funeral and military service will be held there on July 1st, 2017 at 10:00 AM .