LTC Curt Frederick Weimer US ARMY RET., 72, a Northland resident of Kansas City, MO passed away heroically on Saturday, January 7, 2023. At the time of his passing, he was at home under hospice care, with his family at his bedside. Curt was born February 24, 1950 to Kenneth and Mary (Rodgers) Weimer. They preceded him in death.
He married Barbara Christine Fisher on June 24, 1972 in Loudonville, OH. She survives at couple’s home in Kansas City, MO.
After graduating from Ohio State University, Curt and Barb began a 28-year military career that saw them living in 8 different states and spending 7 years in Europe. Curt’s military duties took him to 30 different countries working with foreign militaries. Curt’s military education included graduating from the Infantry Officers Advanced Course, Airbourne School, Ranger School, the Special Forces Qualification Course, the Command and General Staff College and the Army War College. Curt also spent a tour as a Special Forces Subject Matter Expert teaching at the Command and General Staff College. Throughout their 28-year adventure Barb was a loving and supportive partner who helped her husband as he rose through the ranks of Platoon, Company and Battalion Command.
Upon retiring from the Army in January 2001, Curt went to work as a Northrup Grumman contractor in support of the Army’s Mission Command Training Program at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. During the next 17 years Curt led a 25-man scenario design team that planned and conducted Warfighting Exercises for US Army Divisions and Corps.
When not working Curt was an avid golfer and a life-long learner who enjoyed any game or activity that challenged him and helped him to grow.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, survivors include a daughter, Katharine Lauren Weimer of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Erich Conrad Weimer and wife, Jennifer of St. Louis, MO; two beloved grandchildren, Natalie and Mary Weimer of St. Louis, MO; sister, Melody Mayer of Mansfield, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Barry Weimer.
Private graveside services will be conducted at the Loudonville Cemetery, where full military honors will be presented under the auspices of the United States Army Honor Guard. Arrangements in Loudonville, OH are under the direction of the Snyder Funeral Homes, Lindsey Chapel.
Barb, you and your family are in my prayers. Sending you much love and hugs for the days ahead.
My brother Curt , a man to be proud of and admired for his lifelong commitment to our great nation , and his devotion to his beloved wife , son ,and his family , his daughter, and to all in our family who loved him . Peace be with you my brother❤️ with love , your sis , Melody
My red headed fried, I’m so sorry for your loss. Curt was the lucky one to have been loved n supported by you. Now, he will look down from heaven n take care of you.
I know that I am miles away from you, but if there is anything I can do for you, please contact me.
Love you ole friend, Shirley.
Respect for a life lived well in service to his country. Condolences Barb and Family. May he Rest In Peace.
“TO HONOR A VERY SPECIAL VETERAN”
Thank you very much Curt for your service to our country. Because of your service you have give each and everyone of us our freedom to live and enjoy our lives. Even for the children who are not born yet they will all get to live their lives in freedom.
God bless you Curt for taking care of our country with”LOVE PRIDE AND HONOR” and for all the sacrifices you have made to our country for me and for all of us.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
Barb, although I didn’t know Curt well, I can see after reading Facebook and condolence messages that you were married to a wonderful man. What memories you and your family must have from a life well lived. God bless you and your family.
My former boss and more importantly, a friend. I thank him for his service, leadership and friendship over the years! God will surely know his own.
Barb, May your heart be healed and the Lord carry you and your family. I will continue to pray for you and hope that you will call me at anytime. My thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
God Bless you Curt for the service you gave to this country. I thank the Lord for giving me the opportunity to work beside you and giving me the pleasure to be friends with you and Barb. Love and Hugs!
My deepest condolences on your families loss, a good man gone to soon
De Opresso Liber
To our dear Friends and Neighbors Barb and Curt. First we love and adore you Both so much, being your Neighbors for almost 20 years was such a Blessing! I miss my Old Army Brother so much already. Curt was such a positive breath of air everyday. We talked while yard work was done or him practicing his drives in the cul de sac. Always said “another day in paradise”. Glad we shared a lot of good times. Alwsys have picture in my mind of you chewing a cigar! Love you Curt!! Bryan and Phyllis.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family!
What an extraordinary man Curt was! We will miss him dearly. He is never gone as he will always have a special place in our hearts!
Wishing you find peace and solace from the loving memories of him!
With all our love!
Bill & Sheryl
Prayers for you and your family as you go through this difficult time in your life
Barb, my condolences to you and the entire Weimer family. Curt was a fine officer and leader. He was a mix of humility and “can do” service. The world was a better place with him in it. He certainly had a positive impact on me personally, as well as Special Forces as a whole. He will be sorely missed by those of us privileged to have served with him. God Bless you all.
So sorry to hear and read about your loss. His commitment to our nation makes my heart feel full. Peace be with you and your family during this difficult time.
The country just lost a good soldier and a great man. As a co-worker of Curt for all those years on the OPFOR team, I can attest to both.
My sincerest condolences.
Many good memories from long ago of this great Special Forces soldier, husband and father. Curt was exceptional and will be missed by many. Barb, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
“Blessed are the peace-makers; for they shall see the face of God”. With his service and sacrifice, he had a hand in the defeat of the evil soviet empire during the “Cold War”. Curt was a blessing to me, and many others. I will talk to him often, as I believe that Angels look over those who need them or call upon them for “over watch”.
Curt, watch over your family, and ensure that no harm comes to them. Watch over me periodically when you can, and THANK YOU for blessing me with your talents in this life. I look forward to the day when I will see you again – when I stand before Jesus, in that day in which there is no sunset, and no dawning.
My Good Friend, Curt, ‘Jefe’, Weimer
I was truly saddened to hear that Curt had lost his fight with cancer. Reading his obit, “he fought to the very end.”
I got to know Curt when we both hooked up with Northrup Grumman at Fort Leavenworth. He was a consummate planner, and a darn good one. He probably had his daily planner in hand when her arrived at the Pearly Gates!
As we got to know each other, I had a nickname for him. It was “jefe” in Spanish. Translation “Chief.” My nickname was “Guido,” no doubt derived from the famous TV personality, Guido Sarducci. When he felt that I needed some “guidance”, he may have used John or better yet “Bormo”.
As the Springtime weather started to bring out blooming trees and flowers, we played golf after work. We usually had a foursome. Curt, by far was one of the better golfers. I was there to round out the foursome. I filled the role as a “duffer”. Every now and then I would hit a good shot. Not often. It was the comradery!
Curt was all about getting ready for the annual golf outings, either in Leavenworth, or St. Louis when he would play golf with his son, Erich, and daughter, Katharine and a 4th. Curt’s idea of fun was winning. In truth, he was very happy just to have the family together and a cheap cigar in his mouth.
Another fond memory was when Curt had a team meeting at his home. As was his custom, he had planned very well and was all business. When the business session was done , there was a marvelous array of food for the group to include a dessert. And guess who did all the prep? Wife, Barbara! My favorite was the baked beans. Pardon the pun, they were “Heavenly”.
So long to a great friend. “Thanks for the memories.”
Respectfully,
John, “Guido” Bormolini
I had the real honor to have had Curt as my Commander. He was instrumental in changing the way our Command had treated soldier. It was refreshing to have us work on Inspirational Leadership. His positive out look was something people were not doing at the time. I spend many long hours traveling throughout the middle of Illinois from the Mississippi river to the Indiana border checking recruiting stations . When you and another individual have that amount time in a vehicle you really get to know them and they you. Our relationship grew to be More than a BN Commander and First Sergeant but Great Friends never was there a topic off limits or was he unapproachable he never held a grudge or tried teaching you a lesson. He always allowed to lead the way you wanted but if you were headed in the wrong direction would stop you and have you reconsider your decision and approach. I learned to love this man like as if we were family. I would have done anything for him and so believe he felt the same about me. I also was close to Barb who on times would accompany him. I spend time in there home in St. Louis and Kansas City. Barb was an extension of Curt they both made you feel like family. Latter I worked with Curt at Northrop Grumman starting full time on the same day. I work at BCTP which would be MCTP when they changed there name, for 8 years and on different exercises for Curt on occasion. Again I would talk to my old Commander daily and I always felt just as close as when he was looking out for my Health and Welfare as a soldier. Good bye Curt you’ll always be alive in my thoughts. We had too much time spent together and I learned so much form you. I will miss you greatly.
Our deepest sympathies go out to Barb and the family for your loss.
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember Curt, honoring his life as a 28 year Army Special Forces Veteran who served with excellence.
He was a devoted and loving husband to his exceptional wife Barb, his daughter his son, and granddaughters as well as a caring friend.
May you Rest in Heavenly Peace Curt
I knew Curt when he was young. He was the brother of my classmate, Melody, and my brother-in -law for a few years. Reading these condolences gives me a picture of the man he became, the father, the husband, and the soldier. My prayers are with you, Barb, and your family. May God bless all of you as you go through this difficult time.
Curt’s passing came as a little bit of a shock. I want to thank Barb for letting me know. We were classmates and friends and sort of neighbors growing up. We went back and forth regularly to each other’s houses. Everyone knew his passion for being a soldier as he was always wanting to play ‘army’. One day we were at my house and doing whatever and he finally insisted on playing hide and go seek with an army twist. We both had BB guns. You guessed it, we got to shooting at one another. It didn’t last long. Later on, we both had small motorcycles and rode together pretty often. One winter we decided to go ice skating at a classmate’s farm. It was cold, but we went anyway just to be ‘cool’. It got to snowing pretty hard and the roads got slushy, and we had gotten wet while falling down ice skating, no way did we want to ride home. We talked a friend who had her dad’s El Camino into hauling us home. That was a ‘ride of shame’. We also would drive around together on weekends etc. One of the activities some of us did was “bushwacking”. At the time my dad had a station wagon that had twin spotlights on it. We got pretty good at pre-aiming them then flipping both on at once when we found couples ‘parking’. Upon returning to the local hangout, we park, and some others came in who had been doing the same thing. As they drove past us, we flagged one of them down. There was a bullet hole in their door. That sort of put a damper on things after that. Given that kind of start it makes what Curt was able to accomplish that much more impressive and all of us are proud to have known him. He knew what he wanted to do and did it. We all have done dumb stuff and that’s what makes me look back at smile remembering him. I know he is resting in peace. We shouldn’t be mourning him; we should be smiling to have known him. RIP Curt.
Curt was my boss at Northrop Grumman and fellow soldier. I had the opportunity to know him for a number of years. We shared much time on the road and in the office. He was dedicated to our country and his family. He was steady and deliberate. He loved Barb and family.
I was fortunate to know Curt, even for the limited time I did. We give our prayers for Barb and family.
Curt will be remembered for many things especially for the good friendship to so many people that crossed his path. I’ll always remember Curt standing tall and stoic with his easy going attitude. Curt was the guy you wanted standing with you in a fox hole calm and study. He loved the Army and his family he will be greatly missed!
Barb, you’re like a sister to me with all our walks and talks! This is the time you need your family and friends the most. I’m on call 24/7 and just a plane ride away, Love ya girl!❤️
This is a collective remembrance on behalf of four guys, Frank, Larry, Harry, and John, who met Curt more than 50 years ago … and became a band of brothers.
We all first met in the late 60s as freshmen at Ohio State, and through Army ROTC, and in particular the Ranger Company, we became close friends. We all met Barb, the love of his life, became fanatical Buckeye fans, and began what turned out to be a lifetime of shared experiences. During these early years, we all recognized that Curt was a natural soldier. Our last Ranger Company field exercise as seniors was in Loudonville on the Weimer family farm in 1972.
After graduation, we all entered the Army, some staying as career officers, while others departed for civilian jobs after serving. During those years we stayed in touch with an occasional visit … as families were raised, careers pursued, and Buckeye football chances bantered about. As we began retiring, an annual football game get together in Columbus morphed into a multi-day annual get together with wives … where we just enjoyed each other’s company and shared family stories and our latest adventures.
Of course, each gathering had to include some sort of contest. From Horseshoes to Cornhole and air pistols, Curt was always a keen and gracious competitor. We can all envision him concentrating fiercely as he chomped the ever-present cigar.
We decided during one early gathering, to name our little group and unite under a special bond. And so, The Honorable Order of Buckeye Rangers was duly inaugurated. And as all of us were Soldiers, we decided to include a signed Covenant among comrades. At each gathering we have various toasts … to the nation, the Army, and friends … from a bottle of fine whiskey.
Included in our Covenant is a “Last Man Standing” clause … along the lines observed by old veterans. Our solemn promise is to conduct a ceremony, at the first gathering after one of us passes, where we will honor the life of our fellow comrade. And so we shall, this next Fall in Edisto, SC.
We extend our sympathy and prayers to Barb and the entire Weimer family.
Rest in peace Brother … undoubtedly in the Valhalla branch of Heaven.
John Kalb
COL (Ret), U.S. Army
Lo there do I see my father
Lo there do I see my mother, and my sisters and my brothers
Lo there do I see the line of my people, back to the beginning
Lo they call to me
They bid me take my place among them
In the halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live forever
Godspeed my friend
My thoughts are with you. Much love to you as you navigate the next steps.