Peter Harry Weil

Peter Harry Weil passed away on July 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Weil, his mother, Isabel Cohen Weil Goodstein, and his brother, Michael Weil. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane, his son Reagan (Sarah) and his adored granddaughters, Alex and Abby; his sisters Casey Weil Holtzman of Houston, Patsy Goodstein Martin (Don) of San Antonio, sister-in-law Linda H. Weil of Corpus Christi, sister-in-law Marium Roden of Dallas, and brother & sister-in-law Tom and Lexie Petty of San Antonio; numerous nieces and nephews; and a large extended family he held dear. Born in San Antonio during his father's wartime military service in 1943, Peter grew up in Corpus Christi. He graduated from W.B. Ray High School in 1961, where he loved playing the tuba in the Fighting Texan Marching Band. Part of the fourth generation of Corpus Weils, he was proud of his family's history, including his grandfather, Alex Weil, opening the first grocery store in town with his brother and laying the cornerstone of Temple Beth El. Peter attended Tulane University and Texas A & I until his father's passing in 1969. At that point he took over his father's business, Manpower Temporary Services, which he managed for 25 years. He then pivoted to the field of workforce consulting and career preparation and transition, helping hundreds of high school and college students find their passion, build their first resume, and start their professional path. Also, he assisted many adults across the lifespan to make changes in their careers, showing them it was never too late to pursue meaningful work aligned with their strengths and goals. Peter served Corpus Christi in numerous volunteer capacities. He was a charter member and president of the Corpus Christi Education Foundation, founding member of the Texas State Aquarium Board of Directors, president of the Southside Rotary Club, president of the Ray High School Booster Club, and his favorite, an Eagle Scout Master. In 1972 he met and fell for the love of his life, Diane Petty, and they were inseparable for 52 years of marriage. Together, Peter and Diane built a reputation as first-class portrait photographers, winning multiple national exhibitions. Their work hangs in the homes of thousands of Corpus Christi families. When Diane was diagnosed with dementia in 2019, Peter stopped working to dedicate himself to her care. Following her diagnosis and throughout the last five and a half years, he insisted he "would never leave her side," a promise he kept until his last day. Peter was a truly devoted father. He ensured his son could pursue every opportunity, and he was the first parent to volunteer in every class, club, and team capacity. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his son's friends, from elementary school through college, offering fatherly advice to all. Later in life, his fondest hobby was spending time with his granddaughters, Alex and Abby. "Peach" particularly loved attending their basketball, volleyball and soccer games, always their biggest cheerleader. Peter's life was celebrated on Tuesday, July 23 in Austin, and he will be laid to rest at Hebrew Rest Cemetery in Corpus Christi. In lieu of flowers, his family suggests a donation in Peter's memory to the following organizations: Dell Medical School's Comprehensive Memory Center https://give.utexas.edu/?menu=OGPDMCMC or Jewish National Fund-USA https://my.jnf.org/donate-today/Donate

Peter Harry Weil

May 28, 1943 - July 14, 2024