Richard Emil Weinbrecht, beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, and opa, passed peacefully June 4th, 2023.
Rich was respected by students and peers at Kent-Meridian high school, Meeker Junior High, and at Kentwood High School where he shared his passion for cabinet making. Many of his students and colleagues remain in contact with the family. He coached track at KM, boys baseball at Meeker, and girls fastpitch at KW. Rich enjoyed watching his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids in all their endeavors. He was proud to have played on many championship softball teams, including playing alongside his sons, for over 30 years. For many years he shared Mariners season tickets.
Rich has been reunited with ma and pa in Heaven. He is survived by his schmoochslape wife Julie of almost 67 years, his children Christy, Jim(Pam), and Rick(Jami), grandchildren Luke(Kate), Keri(Aaron), Jay, Tyler(Julie), and great grandchildren Sam, Evie, Bowman, Campbell, and Owen. His brother and sister Ed(Gerry) and Joan(Doug). Celebration of Life will be held June 24th, at 11AM at Trinity Lutheran Church 1535 Washington Ave,
Enumclaw, WA.
In lieu of flowers you may wish to contribute to one of Rich’s favorite charities, Fred Hutchinson Cancer center, Juvenile Diabetes, Plateau Outreach in Enumclaw, Paralyzed Veterans, or your favorite charity.