Wolfe City, Texas -- Mearle Daniel Weyrick, 88, of Wolfe City, Texas, passed away at his residence on Wednesday October 23, 2024.
Mearle was born on December 29, 1935 in Wooster, Ohio to Earl and Mary (Prokop) Weyrick. Mearle was a graduate of Berea High School, Berea, Ohio class of 1954. After high school he joined the Naval Reserve serving for 6 years. Mearle married Barbara Lee Carr on October 14, 1961; the couple spent 57 years together before Barbara’s passing in 2018.
Mearle had a career of 35 years as an auto mechanic for various Ford dealerships. After retirement from Ford, Mearle began another career with Auto Zone, working for 25 years at the store located on Wesley St. in Greenville, TX. where Mearle’s coworkers affectionally nicknamed him “Mighty Mearle Master Mechanic.”
Mearle loved his family and was known as the life of the party. He enjoyed life, he was kind, patient, funny, and often times goofy to garner a laugh. Mearle’s favorite things to do was spend time with his family and bass fishing. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mearle is survived by his children, son Randy Daniel Weyrick & Patty of San Antonio, TX, daughter, Rhonda Lee Hunt of Bailey, and son Ryan Edward Weyrick of Wolfe City, TX. five grandchildren, Britney Booth & Brandon of Bells, April Peterson & Jeremy of Savoy, Ashley Weyrick of San Antonio, Katelynn Warren & Brett of Greenville, and Amber Hunt & Jonathan of Bailey. His 10 greatgrandchildren, Tyler, Tayler, Luke, Emily, Alee, Wyatt, Andrew, Jacky, Charleigh, and Ariane.
Additionally, Mearle is survived by his brother Keith Weyrick and wife Freda of Brunswick, Ohio.
Mearle was preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Mary Weyrick; wife, Barbara Lee Weyrick, son-in-law, Joe A Hunt; granddaughter, Amanda Weyrick; 4 siblings, Sandra Weyrick, Melvin Weyrick, Dorothy Arthur, and Arline Williams.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Chapel in Bonham, Texas, with Pastor Josh Lott officiating. Visitation will be held beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to funeral services.
Online condolences can be made at www.coopersorrells.com