Richard J. Weiland, Ph.D.
Sunday, October 13, 1935
Date of Death:
Friday, January 14, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday January 20, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Thursday January 20, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Hazelwood Cemetery (Annunciation Cemetery) [ view map ]
Live-Streaming Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeVa0qnnoH8&list=PL_aIeGCWzv09QaGIWlcwxTFKe5ms1Srcc&index=16
Sunday, October 13, 1935
Date of Death:
Friday, January 14, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Sunday, October 13, 1935
Date of Death:
Friday, January 14, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Richard J. Weiland, Ph.D.
Richard Weiland was born in Onalaska, Wisconsin on October 13, 1935. After graduating from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1953 and Saint Mary’s College in 1957 he married Mary Jane Gantenbein and taught business and accounting at Aquinas High School in La Crosse.
He then went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Theatre Arts at Saint Louis University in 1959 and taught at Gannon University in Erie, PA until 1961 when he moved to the College of Saint Theresa in Winona, Minnesota where he served as a professor of theatre arts and speech. After earning a Ph.D. in dramatic literature from the University of Minnesota in 1972, Dr. Weiland worked in several administrative posts at the College of Saint Theresa, including tri-college coordinator and vice president for academic affairs. He was appointed to the position of vice president for institutional advancement at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth for nearly 10 years and then moved to Northfield, Minnesota to work as a senior development officer at Carleton College. He was then called to serve for another 10 years as executive director for development at the University of St.Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Over the years Dr. Weiland has served in a variety of community service organizations such as the chair of the Southeastern Minnesota Regional Arts board (Winona);board member and director for the Winona Community Theatre; president of the Kiwanis Club (Duluth); president of the St Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (Duluth); Serra Club (Duluth); and vice president for the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation, a rare cancer support organization located in Sarasota, Florida. He has also served as a financial resource consultant for Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis; Cathedral of St. Paul; the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis; Catholic Charities (Minneapolis); and the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Children include, Maureen Sherman, Rochester, MN; Jeanne Cerceo, Elmwood Park, IL; Daniel Weiland, Winona, MN; Mary Mayerchak, Rochester, MN; Kathryn Johnson, Dilworth, MN; Anthony Weiland, Minneapolis, MN; Amelia Smith, Rochester, MN; and Andrew Weiland, St. Paul, MN; 23 Grandchildren; and 5 Great-Grandchildren. Siblings include, Marie Thurston, Timonium, MD; Suzanne Welch, Caledonia, MN; and Dave Weiland, Lombard, IL.
Dr.Weiland is preceded in death by his father, Bernard Ferdinand Weiland and Alice Lydia Weiland both of La Crosse, WI and Lorie Patros (sister) of Hilton Head, S.C.
The funeral Mass will be at 11:00am on Thursday January 20, 2022 at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester with Reverends John Sauer and Thomas Loomis officiating. The visitation will begin at 10:00am, at the church. There will be a Rosary at Pax Christi Church around 9:35 AM or at the end of the celebration of daily Mass. All are welcome to pray the Rosary with our family if you wish. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery, Rural Northfield, MN. Please see the Pax Christi Church website to see the link for a livestream option.
Memorials are suggested to Alpha Women’s Center, P.O. Box 435, Savage, MN 55378. MiracleMachineMN.com
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
The service will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeVa0qnnoH8&list=PL_aIeGCWzv09QaGIWlcwxTFKe5ms1Srcc&index=16
Condolences
The family of Richard J. Weiland, Ph.D. has received the following condolences.
I was fortunate to have had Mr Weiland as a theatre professor (CST). His insights and imagination never ceased to amaze me. The life lessons provided by him, Eileen Whalen, Chuck Pascoe and Bob Knudson enriched my life. And now he begins his next production…
“To die, to sleep;
To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub;
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause: there's the respect
That makes calamity of so long life.”
(Hamlet, Act III, Scene I, Line 77)
We are so sorry for your loss! We are so honored to have met Richard and his lovely wife, at our daughter, Penny, and Cole's wedding! What a kind and friendly man, and beautiful family! We hope that the precious memories you hold of him, will help you through this difficult time! Blessings from John and Char Haug
our hearts are broken… he is in heaven watching over us. We love you all!
I am so sorry for the loss of your patriarch. He was such a wonderful man, kind and caring. The world has lost a great soul. My heart goes out to the whole family. My deepest sympathies.
My condolences to the Weiland family during this time of mourning,
Grandpa Dick was a true gentleman and a scholar. He brought a bounty of good into this world and was always willing to take the time to educate. My fondest memories are of listening to his jokes, playing chess and having wonderful family dinners together. He will be sorely missed.
Jesse, Brydee, Kai & Ruby White
We are so sad to hear of Richard's passing. We always looked forward to seeing your beautiful family at Pax Christi. The love and respect you had for your husband and Dad spoke volumes to us. We hold you in our hearts and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Richard Weiland was an extraordinary educator and human being. The greatest method of teaching was his well lived life. Like many CST Alumna, I am so grateful to have known him. May you feel the love surrounding you at this time.
mary jane and family. sorry for your loss. dick and i were roommates at st marys and dick was a groomsman at our wedding.
The Dieterman family sends it's condolences to the Weiland family. Sorry for your loss. I remember the old house on Heights blvd.. Didn't it have like a red or purple like front door?
On behalf of the Byron Family, Waseca,MN and the Rockers Family, Austin, MN we extend our condolences to Richard's family.
He was held in high regard as he guided family members through their college years.
May the saints in Heaven rejoice upon his arrival.
Dr. Weiland was a great man! I served with him at the College of St. Teresa, Winona, MN. in the early Seventies. We called him, Dick, and
so appreciated his talent as a drama director and teacher. He was a gifted director of comedy, and had a sense of play and timing in his
productions. Dick was a master in directing Moliere's plays.
As a husband, father, grandfather, etc., Dick loved his family and delighted in seeing the next generations thrive in chosen careers.
I can picture Dick with the theatre masters of the past discussing, laughing, and questioning God's talented theatrical directors and
actors/actresses. May he know the fullness of God's love in being totally transformed as a beloved son of our Triune God.
Blessings and prayers for his entire family, especially his beloved wife, Mary Jane.
Briana McCarthy, OSF
I knew Dick when he was in administration at CST. Of course, I called him Dr. Weiland! After graduating from CST, I taught at St. Mary's Parish School,as Miss Salmon in 5th and 6th grades. I got to know most of the children, yes, Dan, you especially! Dick was a wonderful person, always personable to everyone. The family was active in the parish. I loved it when they sang together. Great memories of a leader and his family. May he rest in peace.
Tom and I send sympathy to the Weiland family at this time.
We met this gifted and impressive family a "few" years ago at Maureen ad Dan's wedding. Continued the relationship during teaching years with Maureen at St. Pius School.
We join with other family and friends offering support and love. Hope to join you in praise and prayer livestream.
Tom and Katie O'Brien
My condolences to yoy and your family during this time of loss. My prayers are with you.
Weiland family,
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Dick! From what I remember, he was wonderful husband and father. I remember the shows that your family performed during family reunions. I’m sure he was very proud of all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wish we could be there to celebrate his life with you! Sending you our love and prayers! Ann
It was our family's great pleasure to be neighbors of the Wieland's when we moved to Winona in 1980. Theatre in Winona was blessed with Dick's expertise as well as with the whole family's talents. Also among his many talents, Dick made a great martini.
Our deepest sympathies to Mary Jane and the family.