Gerald Alan Wightman's Obituary
SERVICES: Memorial services will be Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM in Robertson Funeral Home with Chuck Robertson, officiating.
Gerald Alan Wightman was born February 5, 1945 in Wexford, PA. to Walter and Olive Fitzgerald Wightman. He married Joy Holman on November 15, 1990 in Chicago, IL. Mr. Wightman was a computer technician and service representative for IBM. They moved to Shamrock 16 years ago from Chicago. Mr. Wightman was a train buff; Rock Island trains were his favorite. He loved 16” softball and won several league championships. He also loved the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Chicago Blackhawks. Mr. Wightman served in Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother; Lou Wightman and two sisters Marion Adams and Jean Staley. SURVIVORS: Wife – Joy Diamond – Shamrock 2 Daughters – Bonnie Weiburg & Jim of Lombard, IL, Wendy Wightman – Lombard, IL, 4 Grandchildren – Sam, Nathaniel, Sarah and Alexi MEMORIALS - Disabled Veterans of America
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