Wayne Owen Weilbaecher, Sr.

July 4, 1939 — August 16, 2025

Covington, LA

FALLEN JESUIT BLUEJAY (CLASS OF 1957)
LEAVES A LEGACY OF LAUGHTER
Wayne Owen Weilbaecher, Sr, age 86, of Covington, La. passed away Saturday
morning August 16, 2025, peacefully at his residence. He was born on July 4,
1939, in New Orleans, to James E. Weilbaecher, Sr. and Audrey Hagstette-
Weilbaecher. He is also preceded by death by his oldest son, Wayne Owen
Weilbaecher, Jr.
Born on America's birthday, what a fitting day of the year for a red hair baby to
burst into the world with fireworks celebration in the background. After
graduating from Jesuit High School, he worked in the finance business for eight
years. But his true talent was in the sales industry. He worked as manager at
Mossy Olds until he and his friend opened their own car lot. He was a natural
salesman due to his personality and instant connection with people.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 66 years, Fay Brauner Weilbaecher, his sons,
Kurt Charles Weilbaecher (Ana) of Mandeville, Kyle Lee Weilbaecher (Rollynn) of
Covington, Scott David Weilbaecher (Leanne) of Holden, LA, 5 grandchildren,
Jonathan Weilbaecher of Los Angeles, Priscilla Weilbaecher of Covington,
Forrest Weilbaecher of Covington, Chris Weilbaecher of Mandeville and Ruby
Weilbaecher of Mandeville. His brothers, James E. Weilbaecher, Jr. (Thea) of N.C.
and Kerry Weilbaecher of Georgia.
An obituary is supposed to be serious, but Wayne wouldn't want us to honor him
in this way. He would want us to recall some of the funny antics throughout his
86 years on this earth. Like his great idea of catching our missing hamster by
cutting a hole in the wall and sticking a head of lettuce in the hole to lure him out
or when he decided to bring back a baby alligator who was frozen solid when we
forgot him outside by putting straw down his neck and tried to resuscitate him.
We'll sorely miss Wayne's sparkling wit and his ability to turn everyday troubles
into chuckles. This obituary isn't to mourn - it's to remember all the joy and
absurdity Wayne brought into the world. He taught us to laugh at ourselves,
never take life too seriously, and always keep a rubber chicken handy, just in
case. As we gather to remember Wayne, the stories are plentiful and the laughter
genuine and so recognizable. His impact circulates silly tradition he started, and
every joke still circulates among friends. So, here's to Wayne: May we all
remember to laugh, to love, and to keep the joy active, one joke at a time.

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Wayne Owen Weilbaecher, Sr.

July 4, 1939 — August 16, 2025

Covington, LA

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