Greg Allen Weibel, 56, of Norwalk, Wis., passed away unexpectedly May 16, 2024, due to a serious car accident. Born on June 30, 1967, in Janesville, Wis., to Robert “Bob” and Helen (Seekamp) Weibel, Greg’s kind, friendly, and gentle spirit brightened the lives of all who knew him.
Greg grew up in Janesville, where he graduated from Parker High School in 1985. An intelligent and industrious individual, he was taught the art of meat cutting, by his uncle, Jim Lehner, and his coworker, Mike Stoikes. It was a skill that he honed with passion and precision throughout his career. For 18 years, Greg was a beloved butcher and meat cutter at Lehner’s Market in Norwalk, Wis. His dedication to his craft led him to further opportunities at Von Ruden’s Meat Locker, and recently he was working at Northern Engraving.
The community of Norwalk was near and dear to Greg’s heart. He was an active member and past president of the Lions Club, where he contributed his time and energy to make a difference.
Greg’s enthusiasm for sports was great, and he was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and never missed a chance to cheer on his team. His passion for baseball extended to participating in Jay Buckley Baseball Tours, which allowed him to explore his love for the game while traveling. He also was a fervent supporter of the Badgers, Packers, and Brookwood Falcons, reveling in the camaraderie and spirit of the games. Together with his brother, uncle, and best friend, Tommy, Greg enjoyed the friendly competition of their pool league. He was an outdoorsman at heart and enjoyed pursuing his hobbies of deer and turkey hunting.
His infectious smile and warm greeting were constants, whether he was behind the counter at work or meeting friends. His gentle spirit and kindness were the hallmarks of his being, leaving a lasting impression on the hearts of all who crossed his path, earning him the title “Greg, the Gentle Giant.” Other common nicknames for Greg were “Bundy,” “Little Greggy” and “Road Warrior.”
He is survived by his father, Bob Weibel; his brother, Todd Weibel, and his sister-in-law, Tracy; and his loving aunts, uncles, cousins and a community of friends.
Greg was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Seekamp; his stepmom, Sharon Weibel; along with many aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Torkelson Funeral Home, 1132 Angelo Road, Sparta, Wis. Burial will follow in the Pilgrims Home Cemetery, Norwalk. Family and friends are invited for visitation Wednesday, May 22, from 5–7 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Sparta. Visitation also will be held on Thursday, May 23, from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
