Philip G Wieting IV

Philip G. Wieting IV of Omaha, Nebraska, passed into Eternal Life on February 11, 2025 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. He was 88 years young. Phil was born November 12, 1936 in Newton, Iowa, the son of Philip G. and Mary Wieting. As an adorable tot, Phil won the “Most Beautiful Baby” contest at the Iowa State Fair. After his father took a job at the Des Moines Register, the family moved to Des Moines. Phil was an inquisitive child with a passion for animals; he wrote a letter to his childhood hero, Frank Buck, who graciously wrote him back in a letter that Phil cherished all his life. Phil's childhood was spent fishing or catching a pick up game of baseball in the park down the street. He was an enthusiastic learner who loved to read and study how things worked. As a young man, Phil developed a passion for cars and drag strip racing, winning several trophies. Restless at age 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, receiving his recruit training in San Diego and his basic training in Barstow, California. He was later stationed in Quantico, Virginia and Okinawa, Japan where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Phil was honorably discharged in February 1957, and his tremendous pride as a Marine Corps veteran carried him throughout the rest of his life. Phil returned home to Iowa where he found work with Warren-Douglas Chemical Company. Soon he met the love of his life, Mary Lou Hammer, cruising “the loop”. When he asked for her phone number she gave it to him playfully and said her name was name "Victoria", which was her mother's name! The two lovebirds were married October 22, 1961 at Immanuel United Methodist Church. Phil's life flourished: His sales career was booming, and he became the proud father of two bouncing baby boys and one tiny baby girl. In 1970 Phil moved Mary Lou and the kids to Omaha, Nebraska to work for Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company where he specialized in vitamins, antibiotics, and chemicals and sold them to large feed companies. A few years later, he took that expertise and experience and joined a new company, Quali-Tech, Incorporated. He was an exceptional employee with record sales. After retiring, Phil decided to follow his passion for cars and started his own business, TURBO-TECHnologies. He purchased a 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo, made quite a few modifications to it, and promptly went to race it at the drag strip in Scribner, Nebraska. Phil's love for cars and mechanics never diminished, and he passed this love on to his oldest son, himself now a professional mechanic and avid car collector. He was tremendously proud and protective of his second son, a remarkable piano prodigy. As an avid fitness buff, Phil played competitive tennis, ran Master’s Track and Field events, and lifted Olympic sized weights; his little girl, now all grown up, shares this appreciation for competitive racquet sports, health, and fitness. At age 69, and seemingly in impeccable health, Phil suffered a heart attack and was given a single digit chance of survival. The Marine never left the man, and he defied all odds and exceeded his life expectancy by more than a decade. It was time well spent. He was overjoyed to pass on his automotive knowledge to his son-in-law and grandsons, teaching them how to properly maintain their vehicles and help them make repairs. He passionately rooted for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He spoke with great pride at a restoration dedication ceremony for The Historic Wieting Theatre of Tama-Toledo County, Iowa in September 2019. “The Wieting” was one of three opera houses built and dedicated to Phil’s great-great-uncle and namesake, Dr. Philip G. Wieting II. Dr. Wieting was a great-uncle and father figure to Phil's father, Philip III. Left to remember his love and carry on his legacy are his devoted wife Mary Lou, son Phil (Pam), son John, daughter April (Mark), brother David, granddaughter Paige (Julius) and great-granddaughter Maliyah, grandson Connor (Rachel), grandson Seth (Kaylie), many adored nieces and nephews, and beloved cat, Boots. Waiting to welcome Phil in Paradise are his parents, Philip and Mary Wieting, and sister Marcia Fox. Memorials will be directed to The Historic Wieting Theatre of Tama-Toledo County, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 10-11am on Friday, February 28, 2025 with a memorial service beginning at 11am at Reichmuth Funeral Home. The service can be viewed at: https://www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/philip-wieting/#!/PhotosVideos

Philip G Wieting IV

November 12, 1936 - February 11, 2025