Albert Weycer

Albert Sheldon Weycer died peacefully on April 15, 2024, after an extended battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on September 9, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois to Lena and Jacob Weycer, joined a few years later by his best friend and brother, Joseph Weycer. Early in his childhood, the family moved to Janesville, Wisconsin, near Beloit, Wisconsin, where his father owned and operated a grocery store. An incredibly thoughtful and inquisitive person, Albert graduated from Janesville High, and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin, where he met the love of his life, Judy Ladin. After graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Judy and Al were married in 1956 and moved to Washington, D.C., to attend law school at George Washington University. In 1957, their first child, Karen was born. Al and Judy enjoyed their time there and made many new friends, but following graduation, it was always in the plans, to move to Judy’s native Houston, TX. Soon thereafter, Joni (1960) and Mark (1964) were added to the clan and Al and Judy would build a life, a family, a successful business and a lasting legacy in Judy’s hometown. Houston was an exciting and dynamic new city, on the precipice of becoming one of the country’s true gateway markets and Al relished being at the forefront of that growth and opportunity. Al’s first job was at the law office of Judy’s Uncle William Ladin, who he considered to be a mentor of his. In 1976, Al moved on to start his own law firm, with a young associate, Richard Kaplan. In 1981, Sandy Cohen joined the firm, followed a few years after by Joe Pulaski and Gordon Zuber. Al would eventually retire in 2014, but the firm, celebrating 48 years, continues today with his respected name on its masthead. He loved being an attorney and the opportunity to help others. He was not only a fiduciary, but in addition, a trusted advisor and reliable friend to all his clients and a mentor to his law associates, many of whom, he personally hired and trained. He was a highly skilled and competitive athlete who excelled first, at tennis, and later, at golf. Although he loved being with his poker, gin and golf friends, if he won the money, that made it even better. He followed his Wisconsin Badgers, Oilers (then Texans), Astros and Longhorns religiously and when the Texans weren’t winning, he became a Packer fan. Go figure. Al had a wide network of friends, but his greatest love was his family. To Karen, Joni and Mark, he was a sometimes stern but fair authority figure, but forever a loyal parent and confidante, who led by example; But to his grandkids, he was a pushover for anything they wanted. These “best ever” grandparents made a pact with each of their 7 grandkids to take them wherever they wanted to go to celebrate their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. “Oh, the places they would go.” For the kids, it would be memories of a lifetime with trips to Las Vegas, the Bahamas, New York and other very cool cities, but for Al and Judy, it was the time they got to spend one on one with their grands. Al was honest to the core, generous, wise and funny and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his children Karen (David) Birnbrey, Joni (Randy) Levy and Mark (Aileen) Weycer, his grandchildren, Jennifer, Jonathan, Bryan, Michael, Cory, Hayley and Lindsay, and great-grandchildren, Hadley, Blake, Bryce, Annie, Cody, Mason, Dylan, Kate and Austin. He is predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Lena Weycer, brother, Dr. Joseph Weycer, and his wife, Judy Ladin Weycer. The family would like to thank his incredible caregivers, Connie Cienfuegos, Gio Cienfuegos and Lillian Cancino. They were truly Al and Judy’s angels. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in his memory be made to either of the following: Parkinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org) and Alexander Jewish Family Service (www.alexanderjfs.org) A private graveside service was held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Congregation Beth Israel Memorial Garden.

Albert Weycer

September 9, 1933 - April 15, 2024