Gail Weimer

Gail Franklin Weimer, aged 94, a resident of The Highlands at Wyomissing, died on May 8th at Reading Hospital. The son of Andrew Weimer and Gertrude (Williamson) Weimer, Gail was born in Union City, Indiana on October 22, 1922. In 1947 he married Betty (Elizabeth) Lofton of Shreveport, Louisiana, who predeceased him in 2003. He is survived by one son, Eric Weimer, of Chicago, Illinois, as well as by numerous nephews and nieces and their children.
After serving in the US Navy during World War II, Gail studied French horn at the New England Conservatory of Music, graduating (cum laude) in 1950. He played that instrument professionally, first with the Kansas City Symphony, then as Third Horn with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1951a�"1954). In 1954, he moved with his family to Reading, where he entered the insurance business, eventually working as Account Executive and member of the Board of Directors of Insurance Incorporated. He maintained his musical interests by serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Reading Symphony Orchestra and singing in the choir of Trinity Lutheran Church (until the age of 92). He was an avid sports fan and an even more avid (and gifted) bridge player, having amassed all but a few of the points needed for Gold Life Master status.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 15th at 10am at Trinity Lutheran Church (527 Washington St., Reading). In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Reading Musical Foundation.
Gail will be missed by countless residents of the Highlands (in particular by his dear friend Dotty Williamson), by members of Trinity Lutheran Church (particularly members of the choir), and by the bridge enthusiasts of the local chapter of the American Contract Bridge League.
Online condolences can be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com