Donald "Jack" J. Wieging

Donald "Jack" J. Wieging, 77, of Huntington, IN, died at 5:00 pm Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. Donald "Jack" was born on October 2, 1945, in Delphos, Ohio, the son of Joseph Wieging and Estella (Best) Wieging. He graduated from Delphos St. Johns High School with the class of 1963 and subsequently enlisted proudly in the United States Air Force. Jack served overseas during the Vietnam War then joined the Indiana Air National Guard (122nd Fighter Wing) as a jet mechanic. Jack married the love of his life, Barbara Ferguson, on April 10, 1976, in Ft. Wayne, IN. After his 32 years of military service, he retired and worked for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for 5 years. Jack was a member of Forty and Eight, a life member of the VFW Post #2689 of Huntington, a life member of the Amvets Post #33 of Fort Wayne, a life member of the Kokomo, IN Vietnam Veterans, and a member of the American Legion Post #7 of Huntington, where he held many elected positions including Commander for three years. Jack was an avid Chicago Bears football and Cincinnati Reds baseball fan. Jack enjoyed fishing and was most passionate about woodworking; he was extremely talented and loved sharing his work with others. Jack was a family man and always willing to give a helping hand. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Wieging of Huntington, IN; son, Justin Wieging of West Hollywood, CA; brother, Darrell (Judy) Wieging of Ohio City, OH. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Wieging, mother, Estella Wieging, son, Joseph Paul Wieging, brothers, Merlin Wieging, and Harold Wieging, sisters, Janet Wieging, and Ann Conley. Honoring Jack’s wishes, dress casually and please no black attire as this is a celebration of his life. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, July 7, 2023, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. The American Legion Riders will be in attendance and military Honors will be conducted at 7:00 pm by the VFW Post #2689 Honor Guard. Preferred memorials should be directed to Helping Paws of Huntington or Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Donald "Jack" J. Wieging.

Donald "Jack" J. Wieging

October 2, 1945 - July 2, 2023