Ellsworth "Al" Weecks

Ellsworth “Al” Cameron Weecks Al was born January 23rd, 1944, in Waukesha, Wisconsin to the late Harold and Shirley (Fronsee) Weecks. When Al was young, his father moved their family from Waukesha to East Kingsford for a better job opportunity. He passed away on June 30th, 2022, in Iron Mountain, Michigan at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. Al graduated from Kingsford High School in 1962 where he was an honor student, participated in track and field, and held records in pole vaulting. He joined the United States Navy in May of 1966 and was deployed to Vietnam soon after basic training. During his first deployment, he was stationed aboard the Destroyer USS Damato until 1968. When the Damato made its return, Al was reassigned for his second deployment on the Destroyer USS Lowry until January of 1970, which started its journey to Vietnam less than 24 hours after the USS Damato’s return to the United States. He served as a boiler mechanic aboard both ships and achieved the rank of Petty Officer Second Class by the end of his service where he was honorably discharged. Al graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Supervision. He married Dorothy Massage on June 23rd, 1977. Together they raised one son, Erick, and three daughters, Terri, Sherri, and Kerri. As a young adult, Al worked at Grede Foundry in Kingsford. In the 1980’s through the early 1990’s, he owned and operated Kingsford Marine, where in addition to being a small engine mechanic, he was a Polaris and Snapper dealer. In the mid 1990’s, he built and opened Discount Parts and Service where he repaired small engines of many types. Al was very well known in the community for his mechanical skills and his willingness to always help a friend in need. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Al had an infectious smile and enjoyed socializing over a can of Budweiser and playing cards with his friends. He made anyone who was around, feel welcomed. Al is survived by his son, Erick (Jessica) Weecks of Iron Mountain; three daughters, Terri (Bob Jayne) Weecks Lindquist of Iron Mountain, Sherri (Ron) Lindlbauer of Niagara, and Kerri (Warren Stevens) Weecks of Iron River; brother, Harold (Joy) Weecks of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota; three sisters, Roberta Williams of Iron Mountain, Lucille (Roger) Contois of Marquette, Beverly (Art) Sharp of Kingsford; eight grandchildren, Ashley Weecks, Jeremy Lindquist, Tara Ozzello, Alex Ozzello, Kelsey (Skyler) Newman, Kallie Weecks, April Clark, and Isabella Jayne; four great-grandchildren, Ava Weecks Jayden Nordell, Jesse Snyder, and Ezra Newman; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Al was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Weecks; his parents, Harold and Shirley Weecks; two grandsons, Matthew Weecks and Kalvin Weecks. Graveside Service will be at the Quinnesec Cemetery Saturday July 9, 2022 at 11:00AM With military also presiding. Condolences to the family of Ellsworth C. Weecks may be expressed at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Ellsworth "Al" Weecks

January 23, 1944 - June 30, 2022