Kenneth Weigel, DVM
Aug. 31, 1951 - Sept. 30, 2017
Resident of Palo Alto
 

Kenneth John Weigel, 66, passed away at home Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. He was a dedicated father and loyal veterinarian with an unmatched enthusiasm for life. With a boyish curiosity that never wavered, he loved learning and was truly a lifelong student. 

Born in San Francisco, he graduated from Palo Alto High School in 1969. He earned his doctorate in 1976 from the University of California, Davis. Ken's 40-year career included owning the former Palo Alto Pet Hospital and serving clients at the VCA. 

Ken traveled the world and raised three children in the Bay Area. He loved spending time outdoors hiking, skiing and fishing. He enjoyed dancing, riding motorcycles and tinkering with mechanics. Ken had a scientific mind, creative spirit and deep sense of humor. 

His life was cut tragically short after a 5-month battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Ken is survived by his children Samantha, Callie and Cameron; his brother Doug (Karen) and sister Linda (Bob); and his loving girlfriend Pam Lim. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Rose. His family appreciates the care he received from PAMF, Stanford and Mission Hospice. 

A Celebration of Ken's Life will be held 1-4 p.m. Friday Oct. 13 at the Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield, Palo Alto. To honor his memory please consider making a donation in Ken's name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, pancan.org; or the American Humane Society, americanhumane.org.


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Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 8, 2017