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Raymond Earl Weidkam, of (Wallkill) the Town of Newburgh, entered into rest
on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was 89. Son of the late August and Louise “Edna”
(Owen) Weidkam, he was born on May 13, 1931 in the Town of Newburgh. A lifelong
area resident, he was a retired truck driver with Teamster Local 445, Rock
Tavern, NY, he proudly served his country in the US Navy. “Pete” as he was known
to family and friends held his family dear, especially his grandchildren. He
loved to cook, especially BBQ’s and was known for his spanish rice and zucchini
bread. Pete also enjoyed taking his wife Katie out dancing. Survivors include
his wife Mary K. “Katie” Weidkam; a son, Robert (Marjorie) Weidkam of the Town
of Newburgh; stepdaughters, Mary (Bruce) Lake, of Walden, Debra (Mike)
VanSchaick, of Clifton Park, NY, and Donna Countryman of Sloansville, NY;
grandchildren, Rachel, Gregory and Amanda; step grandchildren, Amy, Ashley,
Joshua, Tammy, Craig; great grandchildren, Noelle, Rayanna, Hazel and Mark Jr.;
six step great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews;
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Donald Weidkam; two
sisters, Barbara Paton and Clare “Dolly” Brune; and a stepson, Thomas D. Jantzen.
Private Cremation has taken place at Cedar Hill Crematory.
Raymond Earl Weidkam, of (Wallkill) the Town of Newburgh, entered into rest
on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was 89. Son of the late August and Louise “Edna”
(Owen) Weidkam, he was born on May 13, 1931 in the Town of Newburgh. A lifelong
area resident, he was a retired truck driver with Teamster Local 445, Rock
Tavern, NY, he proudly served his country in the US Navy. “Pete” as he was known
to family and friends held his family dear, especially his grandchildren. He
loved to cook, especially BBQ’s and was known for his spanish rice and zucchini
bread. Pete also enjoyed taking his wife Katie out dancing. Survivors include
his wife Mary K. “Katie” Weidkam; a son, Robert (Marjorie) Weidkam of the Town
of Newburgh; stepdaughters, Mary (Bruce) Lake, of Walden, Debra (Mike)
VanSchaick, of Clifton Park, NY, and Donna Countryman of Sloansville, NY;
grandchildren, Rachel, Gregory and Amanda; step grandchildren, Amy, Ashley,
Joshua, Tammy, Craig; great grandchildren, Noelle, Rayanna, Hazel and Mark Jr.;
six step great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews;
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Donald Weidkam; two
sisters, Barbara Paton and Clare “Dolly” Brune; and a stepson, Thomas D. Jantzen.
Private Cremation has taken place at Cedar Hill Crematory. 