Chester, SC

Richard Alan Weyel, 70, of Chester passed away Wednesday. He was a retired towing and recovery truck operator in Connecticut and had made his home in Chester for the last 4 years

He was born in New Haven, Connecticut to the late William R. and Margaret Olvie Weyel. Richard was widowed from Valerie Hackley Weyel. He is survived by one daughter, Cindy Hardy of Chester; brothers William Robert Weyel, III (Vivian) of Conn., Russell Weyel of Conn., Kenny Weyel (Chris) of Arizona, Brian Weyel of Conn.; sister, Jackie Coppola of Conn; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Alan Weyel and daughter, Sandra Vee Weyel.

Mr. Weyel's desire was to be cremated. There is no memorial service planned. Pollard Funeral Home is serving the family.