Loretta Katherine Weissinger

1939 - 2008  (68 years)

• Name	Loretta Katherine Weissinger  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Birth	24 Jul 1939	Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
  Gender	Female
  Death	22 Jun 2008	Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA   [2, 3, 4]
  Burial	26 Jun 2008	Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA   [2]
  	Lexington Cemetery
  Person ID	I6995	Branches and Roots
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

  Father	Robert Joseph Weissinger,   b. 9 Jun 1912, Boyle County, Kentucky, United States d. 27 Nov 1957, Kentucky (Age 45 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Virginia Katherine Schafer,   b. 25 Jan 1910, Danville, Boyle, Kentucky, USA d. 29 Dec 2012, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA (Age 102 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	27 Jun 1936	Danville, Boyle, Kentucky, USA
  Family ID	F2326	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	James Rue Spencer   d. 29 May 2023, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
  Marriage	Yes, date unknown
  Children	1. John Corbett Spencer  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 2. Loretta Ann Spencer,   b. 15 Aug 1958, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA d. 29 Jul 2019, Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States (Age 60 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] > 3. James Robert Spencer,   b. 31 Oct 1959, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA d. 21 May 2001, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA (Age 41 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] > 4. Linda Katherine Spencer,   b. 16 Sep 1962, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States d. Yes, date unknown  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F2315	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

• Notes

  Remarks of Remembrance for Loretta Katherine Weissinger Spencer Presented by John Theodore “Ted” Weissinger on June 26, 2008 The choice of those we get for siblings is made for us. Friends, on the other hand, are carefully selected based on their qualities we admire and their shortcomings we are willing to accept. Katie was the best of both. Her wonderful sense of humor, quick wit, and infectious laughter made spending time with her a pure joy. Whether we went on vacation or simply getting together for lunch, it was always fun being with her, and as we parted, we always looked forward to seeing her again. But more than that, Katie had a combination of qualities rarely found today. She had strong maternal instincts and a profound sense of compassion. Her entire life was devoted to serving the needs of others… and she wouldn’t have lived it any other way. While most little girls learn their maternal skills from playing with inanimate dolls, Katie honed her skills in real life by mothering her baby brother Larry. She doted on him as if he was one of her own. Perhaps, Katie acquired her sense of compassion when she was a little girl. When she was 6 years old, a car hit her while crossing Sixth Street holding onto an ice cream cone from the Sweet Shop (sort of today’s Baskin-Robbins… only better). During her many months of recovery, she may have realized that when people are hurting and in desperate need of help, someone has to step up to take care of these needs. Her entire life and career were dedicated to doing just that. While at Lexington Catholic, she met and fell in love with Jim Spencer. They proved to be inseparable and eventually got married and started a family of their own. I’d never seen Kay happier. But she wanted more. So in addition to her full-time job at night, she came home; cooked, and took care of her husband and 4 children; sometimes falling asleep over a load of clothes washing and trying to study; she then went to classes; and if there was any time left… grabbed a few hours sleep before starting all over again the next day. I remember when she graduated from Lexington Technical Institute in 1971. She stood so proud in her white, uniform, shoes, and heavily starched cap. She had finally fulfilled her long-sought ambition of becoming a registered nurse. She got to live her dream before retiring in 2001 after 30 years of working the graveyard shift at St. Joseph’s emergency room. Jim and Kay recently celebrated 50 years of marital bliss(and they said it wouldn’t last). Many have wondered how they had kept from killing each other for over half-century. I believe I have an explanation. Although they didn’t like to show it to the outside world, Kay and Jim shared a deep love and devotion for one another. It was evident to all of us who knew them that they formed an unspoken agreement early on in their relationship. You see, Katie’s job was to take care of everything… and Jim was to let her. I believe this arrangement was the foundation of an unbreakable bond that withstood the test of time. Serving others was in nature and she loved every minute of it. Jim has written a heartfelt poem to his beloved wife. He has honored me by allowing me to share it with you this morning. It reads… “Should you go first and I remain, one thing I’d have you to do: Walk slowly down that long lone path… for soon I’ll follow you. I’ll want to know each step you take, that I may walk the same. For someday down that lonely road… you’ll hear me call your name.” Katie you are loved by many… and will be missed by all!

  
  

• Sources

  [S73] Staff, Lexington Herald-Leader (KY), (Name: Lexington Herald-Leader; Location: Lexington, Kentucky;), Obituary: Conley, Joan (Weissinger). CARLISLE - Joan Weissinger Conley , former editor of The Carlisle Mercury newspaper and compiler and editor of the History of Nicholas County, died Wed. Oct. 27, 2004 at 67. She is survived by her husband, Joseph H. (Jock) Conley , and her mother, Virginia Catherine Weissinger , of Lexington, KY. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Joseph Weissinger . She was a native of Mt. Sterling, KY, but was raised in Lexington. The Nicholas County Historical Society published the History in 1976 which has been recognized as one of the best county histories in the state. Its second edition sold out in 2004 and it currently is available on CD through the Nicholas County Public Library. The History's proceeds greatly contributed to renovating and maintaining the Carlisle Passenger Depot and currently assists with renovating the Society's Eugene and Dorothy Neal Building in Carlisle which will house a welcome center, dinner theater museum and reception area. The Society's directors recently honored Mrs. Conley by dedicating the museum to her. It will be called "The Joan Weissinger Conley Museum." Mrs. Conley was a charter director and long-time president of the Society, and edited its newsletter since the Society incorporated in 1974. She was honored with the 1986 Historical Confederation of Kentucky Award of Distinction for her dedication to history in her community. Mrs. Conley was a former member of the Carlisle Junior Women's Club, the first woman director of the Carlisle-Nicholas County Chamber of Commerce, a charter director of Nicholas County Tourism, Inc., and one of the first parish council members of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She established the Nicholas County Little League Cheerleader program and represented her church on the Nicholas County Ministerial Association. Mrs. Conley was a University of Kentucky cheerleader and the first woman daily editor of The Kentucky Kernel, UK's student newspaper. She graduated from UK in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree. She also was a member of the UK student government and Alpha Xi Delta national sorority. Mrs. Conley graduated from Lexington Catholic High School prior to attending UK. Mrs. Conley considered Carlisle her home since moving there in 1956 with her husband and children. She worked for the Carlisle Mercury for 12 years, five of which she served as editor. She worked part-time for many years with her husband in the Nicholas County Attorney's Office and with Conley and Conley Attorneys. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Michael Joseph Conley , Lawrenceburg, KY; two daughters, Kathryn "Kay" Conley (Lowery) Anderson, Danville, KY, and Margaret "Meg" Conley (Stephen) Austin, four grandchildren, Kathryn "Katie" Gibson Conley , Cloe Margaret Anderson, Abigail Grace Anderson, and Conley Dyer Austin; and six brothers and sisters, Sue (Lee) Hendricks, Kay (Jim) Spencer, Robert F. Weissinger , Ted (Gale) Weissinger , and Larry Weissinger , all of Lexington, and Mary Virginia (Roy) Smith, Holiday, FL. Pallbearers are Richard Boyd, Florence, KY, Don J. Dampier, Georgetown, KY, William Dayton, Leesburg, FL, Robert Garvin, Carlisle, KY, Kenneth Knapke, Carlisle, KY; Jeff V. Layson, Paris, KY; Dr. Van R. Jenkins, Alan McClure, Carlisle, KY; Challen McCoy, Bardstown, KY; Dr. Frank Mathias, Dayton, OH; Caywood Metcalf, Lancaster, KY; and Fred Sams, Austin, TX. Honorary pallbearers are all past and present directors of the Nicholas County Historical Society. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am on Sat. Oct. 30, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, West Main Street, Carlisle. Visitation, also at the church, will be 5-9 pm Fri. Donations suggested to the Nicholas County Historical Society, P.O. Box 222, Carlisle, KY 40311, or the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, P.O. Box 168, Carlisle, KY 40311. Guestbook at Legacy.com America's Obituaries & Death Notices Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) - 28OCT2004 HFA: 17JAN2017 [S73] Staff, Lexington Herald-Leader (KY), (Name: Lexington Herald-Leader; Location: Lexington, Kentucky;), Spencer, Loretta Katherine. SPENCER Loretta Katherine, 68, of Lexington, wife of 50 years to James R. Spencer, died Sun, June 22, 2008. She was the daughter of Virginia Schafer and the late Robert Joseph Weissinger. She was a registered nurse and retired from the St. Joseph Hospital with 30 years of service, a graduate of Lexington Catholic High School, and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Besides her husband, survivors include one son, John Spencer, Lexington; two daughters, Loretta (Joel Johnson) Hendrix, Paris, KY and Linda (Tony Hart) Spencer, Nicholasville, KY; three brothers, Larry (Geraldine) Weissinger, Bobby Weissinger and Ted Weissinger, all of Lexington; two sisters, Sue (Lee) Hendricks, Lexington and Mary V. (Roy) Smith, FL; grandchildren, Melissa (Tommy) Campbell and Melinda Clemmons; great grandchildren, Logan Campbell and Spencer James Campbell; a daughter-in-law, Valerie Spencer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Spencer; and a sister, Joan Conley. Funeral services will be 10am Thu at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9pm Wed at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road. Lexington Herald-Leader: 25Jun2008. HFA: 17JAN2017. [S304] Clark Legacy Center - Frankfort, Spencer, James Rue. James Rue Spencer, age 85, passed away peacefully, in the presence of family at St Joseph Hospital, in Lexington, Ky on May 29, 2023. He was the son of the late Corbett Spencer and Ann Spencer Purvis. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Loretta Katherine "Kay" Weissinger Spencer in 2008 and two children, James Robert Spencer in 2001, Loretta Ann Spencer Johnson in 2019 and a brother Wayne Spencer in 2005. He is survived by two children Linda Katherine Spencer (Tony Hart) and John Corbett Spencer, a sister Melody Spencer O'Connor and two brothers Charles Corbett Spencer and Douglas Spencer. He is also survived by two grandchildren Melissa (Tommy) Campbell and Melinda Katherine Clemmons, as well as three great-grandchildren, Logan Elizabeth Campbell, Spencer James Campbell and Mariah Katherine Clemmons. Jim was a graduate of Lexington Catholic High School and a graduate from New York University with a Master's in Business Administration. He was an avid reader and enjoyed researching various topics at the local library. He was also member of the Mensa society of Lexington. After retirement, he enjoyed his daily 5-mile walks and swimming at the YMCA. Jim was a passionate story teller and could always be counted on for good advice as he often knew everything about everything. In his later years, he looked forward to visits from his children, especially his grand and great grandchildren, spending time in the canopy swing and sipping ice-cold Pepsi. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside funeral service that will be conducted Tuesday June 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at the Lexington Cemetery. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Legacy.com by Clark Legacy Center - Frankfort: 03JUN2023. HFA: 03JUN2023. [S73] Staff, Lexington Herald-Leader (KY), (Name: Lexington Herald-Leader; Location: Lexington, Kentucky;), Weissinger, Virginia Schafer Ginny. Weissinger, Virginia Schafer Ginny 102 passed away December 29 2012 in Lexington She was born January 25 1910 in Danville KY to Frank J and Stella Mannini Schafer She is survived by five children Sue Lee Hendricks Bobby Linda Weissinger Ted Weissinger Mary V Smith and Larry Geraldine Weissinger She was preceded in death by two daughters Joan Jock Conley and Kay Jim Spencer Also surviving are 16 grandchildren 21 greatgrandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren She devoted most of her life to the plumbing business started by her husband Robert who also preceded her in death In addition to earning a Master Plumbers license she held a Real Estate license and was a Kentucky Colonel She was a lifelong supporter of the Catholic Church and the Democratic Party She graduated from UK with a Bachelors Degree at the age of 89 and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society The college credits were earned in her youth but not compiled for 71 years Ginny was a gifted musician who entertained many by playing the piano and organ while singing wonderful old standards A prayer service will be held at Milward Man O War 1509 Trent Blvd at 4pm on Tuesday January 1 2013 A graveside service will be held on Wednesday morning Jan 2 2013 at 1130am in Calvary Cemetery wwwmilwardfuneralcom. Lexington Herald-Leader: 31DEC2012 Accessed: 17JAN2017 [S320] Appleton Post-Crescent, Weissinger, Robert [F] (2014). Weissinger, Robert "Bobby" Francis, Sr. passed away September 8, 2014, in Lexington, KY after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 3, 1940, in Mr. Sterling, KY to Robert J. and Virginia S. Weissinger. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Joan W. Conley and Loretta K. Spencer. He was the owner/operator of Weissinger Plumbing Co., following in his father's footsteps. He was dearly loved, and will be sorely missed by Linda J. Brazzle; daughter Regina Weissinger Short (Manny); son Robert "Rob" F. Weissinger, Jr. (Ginger); grandson Aidan T. Weissinger; sisters, Sue Hendricks (Lee) and Mary V. Smith; brothers, Ted and Larry Weissinger; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation Thu, Sep 11, 5-8 pm at Milward-Southland. Funeral service Fri, Sep 12 2 pm Milward-Southland. A gathering of family and friends at his home will follow the burial at Calvary Cemetery. www.milwardfuneral.com Appleton Post-Crescent: 10SEP2014 Accessed: 13OCT2023