Theodore Weihe

Obituary of Theodore Weihe Dr. Theodore E. Weihe, 99, of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011. Dr. Weihe was born on December 8, 1912 in Ocala, Florida. He moved to Leesburg in 1921 and graduated from Leesburg High School in 1931. He spent several years traveling and playing in dance bands throughout the southeast. In 1938 he took over the Weihe Jewelry Co. in Ocala after the death of his grandfather. In 1939, he married Edith Mae Whittington. He continued his education at the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL, graduating as an optometrist in 1949. He returned to Leesburg and joined his father, Dr. F. E. Weihe in his optometric practice. He had been in practice for 38 years when he retired at the age of 75. He was active in the community belonging to Morrison United Methodist Church, life member of Leesburg/Eustis Elks Lodge, Leesburg Lions Club, Hub City Lions Club Charter Member, Leesburg Kiwanis Club, and Leesburg Moose Lodge. He was also an active member in Masonic Lodge and Shrine holding many degrees in the Lake County and Orlando area for over 60 years. He continued his musical interest by playing in Bahia Concert Band, Oriental Band, Jazz Band (Doc Y & Wise Guys) and Lake County Shrine "Notables". He was an accomplished musician and played many instruments including clarinet and saxophone during his life time. In addition to his music, he enjoyed motor home traveling and camping with Bahia RV Club. Other interests were playing games (especially "Up Words"), vegetable gardening, hunting, fishing and golf. He is predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Edith Whittington Weihe. He is survived by four daughters, Sandra & W.K. "Buddy" Bruce, Mary Sue Seng, Margie & Jeff Hogan and Genie & Randy Tuten; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Beyers Funeral Home on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM. A private family committal service will be held at Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bahia Shrine, 2300 Pembrook Dr, Orlando, FL 32810, desinated specifically for Shrine Hospital in Tampa. Services A Memorial Service will be held at Beyers Funeral Home on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM. Interment A private family committal service will be held at Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, FL. Memorials Bahia Shrine, 2300 Pembrook Dr., Orlando, FL 32810, designated specifically for Shrine Hospital in Tampa.

Theodore Weihe

December 8, 1912 - December 12, 2011