Arthur Herbert Wiegand

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Wiegand, Arthur Herbert (Nov. 4, 1917 - Aug 25, 2015) age 97. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York City. Living in Sebastian, Florida. He was the last of seven children of Isabelle and William W. Wiegand. Spent his early years in an orphanage in NYC. During the Depression his upbringing was regulated by economic conditions until January, 1942. Drafted 1-A, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps as a B-17 pilot in the 385th BG, 550th Squadron, 8th Air Force serving at Great Ashfield, England. Severely wounded on his 5th mission and was medically discharged. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart and other medals for valor. Re-assigned to Langley, VA and San Antonio, Texas until 1946 when he received his honorable discharge. He started a 32 year career at Northwest Air Lines in Minneapolis, MN. Married in 1946 to Mary Lou Dasher, an Army nurse, and had three sons. Survived by Richard Warren Wiegand, Lawrence William (Lori) Wiegand and Robert Edward (Sharry) Wiegand and grandchildren Tad Weigand, Jessica Wiegand, Mathew Wiegand, Alan Wiegand, Alyssa Wiegand. Great grandsons Anthony Weigand, Alexander Weigand, Preston Cruz. He had many friends and loved ones. Interment service 2:00 pm at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis on Sept. 14, 2015.

Published on September 6, 2015