WEIDENBACHER, William J.

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Saturday, March 14, 2009 William J. Weidenbacher, 66, of Prescott, Ariz., born Dec. 27, 1942, in Newark, N.J., passed away Feb. 15, 2009, at YRMC. Final farewell with military honors will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Prescott National Cemetery, Highway 69 in Prescott. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. ~~~~~~~~~~ Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott, Arizona William J. Weidenbacher passed away suddenly on February 15, 2009 at his home in Prescott, Arizona. He was born December 27, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey; he was the son of George & Elizabeth (Revie) Weidenbacher. William was 66 years old. William had been a resident of Prescott and previously of New York. He ran and owned his own business for many years after retiring and loved helping other people and doing whatever it took to get the job done. He was a loyal and loving father, friend, and comrade. William was a United States Marine and served with Alpha Company 1st Battallion 9th Marines, 3rd Marines Division, and FMF 1967-1968. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart Award for wounds received in combat. He is survived by his son Theodore W. Weidenbacher of New York and many friends. The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Saturday, March 14, 2009 William J. Weidenbacher, 66, of Prescott, Ariz., born Dec. 27, 1942, in Newark, N.J., passed away Feb. 15, 2009, at YRMC. Final farewell with military honors will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Prescott National Cemetery, Highway 69 in Prescott. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.