Harold "Hal" Ross Weakly, Jr., was a loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, friend, and one of Monroe's most beloved citizens. He went home to be with the Lord on the morning of April 4th, 2022, after a courageous battle with a rare kidney disease.
The oldest of five siblings, Hal was born on March 28th, 1938, to Harold Sr. and Mary Margaret Weakly in Tecumseh, Michigan. Hal graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1956 and went on to graduate with a BA in business from Western Michigan University in 1961.
Hal married the love of his life, Cheryl "Cheri" (Kuney) on October 1st, 1966, at St. Elizabeth's in Tecumseh. Together they had three children: Amy, Allyson, and Adam.
After working at Monroe Auto Equipment for 20 years, Hal dedicated 30 years to the community of Monroe with his company River's Edge Business Interiors. The city of Monroe was an integral part of Hal's life. You may have seen him riding his bicycle around town, walking to Amaya's, at the YMCA, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, or at the RRCA. His favorite pastime was reading and sitting in the sun.
An avid athlete himself, Hal passed the love of sports (playing and spectating) to his kids and grandkids. Hal was always present at his kids' events, cheering them and their friends alike. He continued to support local sports at SMCC and MHS even when his family was not playing. Hal was often seen, with a bag of popcorn and a coffee in hand, at a tennis match, basketball, volleyball, or football game.
Hal served on the Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross, and the parish council where he was a lector, greeter, and a eucharist minister.
Hal is survived by his wife of 56 years, Cheri; brother, John (Doris) Weakly of California; two daughters, Amy Zeeuwe of Monroe and Allyson (Scott) Kegerreis of Monroe; son, Adam (Jessica) Weakly of Monroe; ten grandchildren: Cody (Danielle) Kegerreis, Justin Kegerreis, Mackenzie Kegerreis, Max Weakly, Tatum Weakly, Anna King, Alex Molnar, Ben Molnar, Autumn Molnar, and Gabriel Molnar; and two great-grandchildren, Owen and Elliot Kegerreis.
In addition to his parents, Hal was preceded in death by his brother David Weakly, sisters Kathy Weakly, and Linda (Terry) Hendricks, niece Tiffin Weakly, and grandson Alex Weakly.
Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, April 11th, 4-8pm at Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161. A memorial mass will be held at 11am Tuesday, April 12th, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 511 S. Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 48161. The family will receive guests starting at 10am. Private interment will take place at later date.
The family wishes to thank the nurses, aides, social workers, clerical workers, and volunteers at the Hospice of Monroe for their compassionate care and helpfulness to the family.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Hal's honor are asked to please consider the YMCA or SMCC.