Merrick's Memorial Day 2014 Grand Marshal, Robert C. Wieboldt, PC

Robert C. Wieboldt

Robert C. Wieboldt (Past Commander) is 94 years old. He was born in January 20, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Merrick when he was two years old. He is the son of Henry and Emma Wieboldt. He is the oldest of three brothers. His two younger brothers; Warren Wieboldt and Carl Wieboldt, were also veterans who served in the Pacific.

Bob Wieboldt was drafted into service at the age of 23 and served in the Army Air Core from 1943 to 1946. He went through basic training in Long Island, New York and in Miami, Florida. He was shipped to Gulf Port, Mississippi, where he was selected to be a gunnery instructor. He was then shipped back to Fort Myers, Florida, where he taught gunnery on B17's, B24's and B29's. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant.

After his time in the service he married his sweet heart, Muriel Angelbeck and they lived in Florida, Merrick and in Levittown where he currently resides. He has two sons named Eric and Robert Wieboldt Jr. After working several jobs, he started his own floor service company and ran it for 55 years before turning it over to his to his son Eric (Rick) Wieboldt, who continues the business to this day. He is the grandfather of four granddaughters and one great grandson.

Mr. Wieboldt was the Post Commander of Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion during the following years, 1959 to 1962, 1973 to 1976, and 1979 to 1997. He has been a member of this Post for 68 years. He is still very active with Merrick Post 1282, American Legion and is involved with many projects and events at the Post.

Merrick Post 1282 Support Staff