Eckhard Weihs

Eckhard Wolfgang “Opa” Weihs passed away suddenly Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 in his home in Sterling Heights, MI. Mr. Weihs was born on October 11th, 1941 in Kolln, West Germany, recognized today as Poland. His parents were the late Emil and Christel Muttke of Meinholz, Germany. He married Jaclyn Ann McPherson (nee Spatafora) on June 17th, 1978 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Centerline, MI. Mr. Weihs had several occupations throughout his life, including being a baker’s apprentice and a worker at Karges-Hammer in Braunschweig, Germany; a Volkswagen skilled tradesman in Wolfsburg, Germany; a skilled trade tool and die machinist at Chrysler for 30 years following his immigration to Detroit, MI in 1969; and a semi-professional wedding and nature photographer. Throughout his residency in the United States, he became a lifetime member of the “Schpah” (Fitness USA), and a member of the Stoney Creek Running Club where he ran in countless marathons (including Boston, New York & Berlin), proudly placing 1st in his age group repeatedly. His hobbies included travelling, camping, making potato pancakes, long distance bicycling, “dog-schpinning” (walking), feeding the birds & squirrels and watching “soccah” and hockey games in his garage. Mr. Weihs took pride in being a beloved Opa to Sami, Ryan and Poppy and an adopted Opa to Roman, Petra, and the countless children in his neighborhood throughout many generations. He is survived by his two daughters, Jamie (Stefan) Blache of St. Clair Shores, MI and Heather (Kenneth) Hunt of Warren, MI; his brother, Klaus-Dieter (Birgit) Muttke of Nidderau, Germany; his granddaughter, Samantha Hunt; his grandson Ryan Hunt; and his faithful canine companion, Poppy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jaclyn. The family of Eckhard Weihs wishes to extend their sincerest thanks to his entire neighborhood, those who have made his 41 years of residency on Daily Drive filled with love and happiness. Eckhard's family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks East of Van Dyke), Utica from 12:00 p.m. until the time of his Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 p.m. *His service beginning at 1:00 pm EST, will be webcasted and livestreamed in the photo/video tab on this web page, and will also be able to be viewed IN HOUSE, in each memorial room during the service. *Due to COVID-19, and in accordance with CDC recommendations and the Governor's Executive Orders, please be advised that the funeral home is limited to 10 people in the visitation/service room at any given time but we will have numerous rooms and hallways to accommodate everyone. Also, masks are required to enter the building. Please share a memory at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Mr. Weihs’ name to The Humane Society of Michigan, or to the Fraser High School Band & Choir Boosters (contact Heather for details).

Eckhard Weihs

October 11, 1941 - August 2, 2020