Funeral Friday for ISU Student and West Des Moines Native Emily Weikert: Obituary

Funeral services for Iowa State University graduate and West Des Moines native Emily Weikert, 25, who died last week after she was shot in a Denver suburb, will be held at noon Friday at the West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Ave.

Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 1601 Westown Parkway. Burial will be at Jordan Creek Cemetery in West Des Moines.

The following obituary is published on Hamilton’s website:

Emily was born on May 25, 1987 in Sioux City, IA to Kellie and Rod Weikert. She died on December 27.

She graduated with honors from Valley High School and Iowa State University. After graduation Emily moved to Colorado and worked for CoBank. She had a zest for life; with a joy of travel and various activities. She belonged to Toastmasters, enjoyed golfing, skiing, and spending time with her family and friends. She was also a talented violin player and was a member of the Iowa State Orchestra while in college.

Emily is survived by her parents, Kellie and Rod Weikert; her brother, Joel Weikert; grandparents, Merle and Norma Oakes; aunts, Debie (Ernie) Cain, and Marla (Randy) Pence; uncle, David Oakes; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Emily Weikert Scholarship Fund c/o West Bank. Online condolences may be expressed on the funeral home web site.