Dean Leroy Weingard

Dean L. Weingard of Calabash, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Maryland.

Dean was born on October 9, 1943, in North East, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Everall P. “Doc” Weingard and Ruth Margaret Nearing Weingard. He graduated from North East High School in Erie, Pennsylvania. He attended Loch Haven University in Pennsylvania and George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education.

Dean is survived by his two sons, Brent and Bryan, Brent’s partner, Kristy Sulin, Bryan’s wife, Sheila, his five grandchildren, Kendall, Brooke, Dean, Jenna, and Shane, and beloved dog, “Tonks.” Dean is also survived by many close friends whom he considered family. He is predeceased in death by his sister, Donna Northrop.

Dean moved to Maryland as a young adult and began his career as an educator, mentor, and coach in the Montgomery County Public Schools system for over 30 years. He taught physical education in several schools during his tenure ranging from elementary through high school. His passion for education and youth extended beyond the classroom into coaching. He began coaching basketball at Col. E. Brooke Lee Jr. High School and later became the assistant basketball coach, assistant football coach, and head basketball coach at Rockville High School. Dean was also a driver education instructor for many years where he continued to joyfully interact with students outside of the school classroom.

In addition to his teaching, he was a devoted father, grandfather, community volunteer, and golf and car enthusiast. After his retirement, he moved to Calabash, North Carolina, where he enjoyed the mild weather, golf, volunteering at the local hospital, and frequent visits from friends and family from up North. The legacy of his gentle nature and love of his family and his country will live on through his sons and their families.

Dean’s family will host a Celebration of Life after the 2023 holiday season. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Wounded Warriors Project, another Veterans organization of your choosing, or an animal shelter.

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Arrangements entrusted to Thibadeau Mortuary Service, p.a., Gaithersburg, MD, 301-495-4950, www.InterFaithFunerals.com