Michael Leonard Weinmann

    Michael Leonard Weinmann, age 59, was born October 4, 1960 in Ganado, Texas, to Leonard Weinmann and Mary Marek Weinmann. He went to be with the Lord in Victoria, Texas on January 1, 2020, surrounded by his daughters, stepson, his former wife, his pastor and loved ones.     

Michael had a brief struggle with a very aggressive type cancer which was the cause of his death.     

Michael was a life-long resident of Edna. He was a 1979 graduate of Edna High School. Michael worked for Atkinson and Associates for 32 years. Michael traveled all over the United States in those 32 years, building primarily fast food restaurants. Michael made friends everywhere he went. It could be said Michael holds the record for building the most Whataburger restaurants.   

 Michael is survived by his daughters Sarah and Hannah Weinmann; stepson Tyler Nickel(Torie); granddaughter Scarlett Nickel; sisters Dorothy Kollaja; Genevieve Yendrey (Eugene); Rose Ricks, Betty Kildair (Paul); Georgie Templin (Michael); Patsy Franks (Terry); many nieces and nephews; his former wife Schannen Weinmann; and his Atkinson family.     

Michael was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Mary Weinmann and brother-in-law Forrest Ricks.     

Michael was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Edna, Texas. One of the highlights of Michael's life was his experiences during his "Walk to Emmaus". Michael was a cornerstone of the FUMC Mission Team that for the past seven years has journeyed to the Texas Valley area to build houses for needy families. With Michael's leadership, his skills as a master carpenter, and with God's blessing, the mission team was able to build and furnish a three-bedroom home for the needy families in twelve days every summer.     

He never missed an opportunity to help anyone in need. The lives that Michael touched during his life's walk are too numerous to list. Michael treated each challenge as an opportunity. Truly Michael was a giant among men, a gentle and loving man who was loved by all and admired by many.     

Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, at the First United Methodist Church of Edna at 11:00 AM with a reception in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the service.      In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the First United Methodist Church of Edna's Mission Fund.     Cremation Services entrusted to Victoria Mortuary & Cremation services, Victoria, Tx 361-578-4646