Remembering George Wiegers and His Lasting Impact
George Anthony Wiegers, a pioneering figure in finance and a beloved mentor to countless professionals, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in his residence in Denver, CO.
Born on August 23, 1936, in New York City, George was the son of Anthony F. Wiegers, a combustion engineer, and Florence Tingo. After his mother was diagnosed with a severe form of mental illness, he moved in with his uncle George in the Bronx, NY, where he lived through his teenage years.
He began his storied financial career at Dean Witter & Company in 1961, rising to become head of the syndicate department and an eventual partner. In 1971 he joined Lehman Brothers as a general partner and in 1983 became a Managing Partner at Dillon Read & Co. under Chairman Nicolas Brady (Treasury Secretary 1988-1993).
Upon retirement in 1993, George moved to Vail, CO, with his wife, Betsy. There they established a new life within the community, being hearty supporters of Vail Bravo and the Vail Valley Foundation.
In addition, he created the Wiegers Mental Health Clinic at the Edwards Community Health Campus within the Vail Health system, which, along with the Precourt Healing Center, now provides both inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of the western slope of Colorado.
George is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and a vast network of colleagues and friends who were always amazed by his boundless curiosity, enthusiasm, and interest in their own lives and activities.
A Celebration of Life will be held on February 1, 2025, in Denver, CO. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Vail Health Foundation here or at P.O. Box 1529 Vail, CO 81658.
