11/29/2024
Shawn Douglas Weihs, 39, passed away in Knoxville, Iowa on November 29, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville.
A visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Shawn will be interred at a later date in Lincoln Cemetery.
Shawn was born on July 8, 1985, to Douglas and Sheri (Wares) Weihs.
He attended Knoxville High School, graduating with the Class of 2004.
Shawn was born deaf, but he never let this get in the way of his exceptional sense of humor.
He was always doing something crazy to get a good laugh out of people. Shawn had enough energy to light up any room.
He kept with the Weihs family tradition of fishing whenever he could. He also enjoyed watching his Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Chiefs.
One of the most amazing aspects of Shawn’s life was his love for music.
He did not let the fact that he was deaf keep him from enjoying one of life’s greatest pleasures.
The vibration produced by the music allowed him to enjoy the songs, and he even enjoyed many concerts over the years!
Shawn was deeply loved by his family, who admits he was “Mom’s favorite.” He was the light of his mother’s life and will be deeply missed by her and all his family.
Shawn is survived by his mother, Sheri (Steve) Hlad; siblings: Connie (Eric) Grinstead, Christopher Cox, Cynthia (Josh) Youngblut; and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Weihs and his sister, Mandy Weihs.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Shawn’s name may be directed to Iowa School for the Deaf located 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd. Council Bluffs, IA. 51503.
These donations will be used to assist children through communication, independence, and a sense of belonging.