Obituary of Charles Louis Weinert

Charles Louis Weinert, 66, of Willow Park, TX died Sunday, March 17th, losing a hard fought battle against heart disease. The fighter pilot in him never gave up.He was the only child to the late George & Bea Weinert, born November 6, 1946 in Cleburne, TX. Charlie graduated from Paschal High School in 1965, received a BA in Aeronautical Engineering from the US Air Force Academy in 1969, and continued his love of learning to earn two master degrees & completed the course work on a doctorate. Needless to say he was well educated and could converse on any topic. He was always telling a good story to anyone who would listen, generally with himself playing a starring role.He loved flying for the US Air Force, Reserves, & National Guard along with his time with Braniff International Air Lines. He stayed involved with the Air Force Academy Class of '69 and Braniff International Silver Eagles events.Charlie's other interests included hunting, fishing, soaring, playing the flute, and drawing. He loved his family and was always bragging about his kids' accomplishments.Charlie is survived by his wife of 31 years, Karen, and four children: James Weinert of Houston, 1LT Christopher Weinert of Honolulu, Brittany Weinert of Austin, & Katie Weinert at home.A Graveside Service will be held at 10AM, Friday, March 29th at the US Air Force Academy Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO.In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the AF Academy Association of Graduates (AOG) Class of '69.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Friday, March 29, 2013 10:00AM US Air Force Academy Cemetery 2168 Field House Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80840 Phone: 719-328-1793