Chad Martin Wiegmann

Chad Martin Wiegmann, 45, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his residence following years of struggle, died at his own hand.

He was born on August 31, 1976, in Bluffton, Indiana to Ronald and Debra J. (Ginger) Wiegmann.

He was a former member of St. Paul Lutheran Church – Preble.

Chad had been employed at the Holiday Inn in Ft. Wayne and also had started helping his father, Ron, in the operation of Wiegmann Auctioneering. In 1996, he received his Auctioneers License following his graduation from Auctioneering School.

Chad’s biggest hobby was sports, especially the NFL and college basketball. He followed the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning along with IU Basketball. He also enjoyed military history and watching documentaries on military history. As he traveled throughout the country, he would include military historical sites in the trip.

Survivors include his son, Corbin Wiegmann of Berne, Indiana; parents, Ron and Deb Wiegmann of Decatur, Indiana; two sisters, Amanda Murray of Decatur, Indiana and Stephanie (Ken) Williams of Decatur, Indiana; and Corbin’s mother, Amy (Michael) Kaeser of Berne, Indiana.

Chad was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter and Barbara Wiegmann along with maternal grandparents, Ann and Roy Ziebart.

Private family services will be held at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur with Pastor Daniel Dahling officiating.

Family and friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur.

Preferred memorials can be made to Brianna’s Hope or Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.