Robert Oliver Weisel Jr. passed away June 10, 2016. Bob was deeply loved by his son and daughter who were devoted to his health care to the end, following him to various memory care units. He was a well-known Moscow native, graduating from Moscow High School and going on to obtain his bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Idaho. He also served our country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He has gone now to join his beloved wife, Anna Marie Mardirossian Weisel, who preceded him in death on Aug 16, 2002. They were married in Moscow on Oct. 28, 1961. They were married for 40 years. He is lovingly survived by his daughter, Monique Genevieve Weisel; and his son, Robert Oliver Weisel III, as well as Robert's wife and their four children.
Robert "Bob" Weisel was a well-loved and respected teacher and coach at Moscow High School in Moscow. He was known as a "tough" teacher who was passionate about his students. Because of his unique teaching skills, students often came back to thank him for preparing them for university.
He pioneered and coached the cross country team in Moscow. He was the first coach in the state of Idaho to accept women as part of the team. He was also passionate about the rights of teachers and students. He was deeply involved with the teachers association in both Moscow and on a national level. His greatest passion was teaching government to high school seniors. He felt that getting a person ready to enter the world in an educated way was extremely important.
Bob will be missed by his family, friends and colleagues. During his time off from teaching in the summers he was a director at a Youth Conservation Corps Camp in Priest Lake, Idaho. On a teacher's salary Bob made it a priority to send his wife and both children back to France for summers so that they were able to be with family in France and keep a familial connection.
He had been battling Alzheimer's for quite some time. Family is planning a memorial service for him to be announced at a later time. If you would like to come pay your respects to Bob, please email us at weiselgen@gmail.com. Condolences can be sent to Robert or Monique Weisel, 4321 W. Plum St., Boise, ID 83703.
