Wesley (Wes) Weeding

   Wesley (Wes) Weeding, 86, of West Fargo, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family in his home.

   Wes Weeding was born October 8, 1939, in Park Rapids, MN, to Lawrence and Phyllis (Johnson) Weeding. He graduated from Park Rapids High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Following his service, he moved to Fargo, ND, where he met and married Geri Hoffert. They made their home in West Fargo. He spent many years working at UPS and in customer service.

   Wes was an avid outdoorsman who loved being at the lake. Wes enjoyed the simpler things in life. He enjoyed family, reading, and a good Manhattan with friends. He could be found playing Pinochle and sharing “Wesisms” with anyone who would listen.

   Wes is survived by his wife, Geri; two daughters, Andrea (Pat) Hynek, Karla (Jeremy) James; three granddaughters, Savannah (Logan) Xanders, Hannah Hynek, and Claire Hynek; one great-granddaughter, Paisley Xanders; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

   He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Weeding and Phyllis Buchanan; a brother, Jack (Lorraine) Weeding; a sister, Gloria (Lea) Stafferd; and ex-brother-in-law, Jim Stafferd.

   In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to HIA Hospice or Feed My Starving Children.

   Visitation: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., in West Funeral Home, West Fargo.

   Funeral Mass: Wednesday, March 25, at 11:00 a.m., in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, West Fargo, with visitation one hour prior to the mass.

   Interment: Fargo National Cemetery, rural Harwood, ND.

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