Tony and Elsa Weinreich

TONY LLOYD WEINREICH

ELSA DELGADO WEINREICH

New London

Tony Lloyd Weinreich, 81, of New London, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Ten hours later, his beloved wife, Elsa, followed him into Heaven. Tony was born February 11, 1941, in Burlington, Iowa to Chris Jon and Barbara Copley Weinreich. He was a graduate of Burlington High School and served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the New London Christian Church and worked as a correctional officer at the Medium Security Unit in Mt. Pleasant until his retirement.

Elsa Delgado Weinreich, 83, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant. She was born October 31, 1938, in Camaguey, Cuba, to Jose and Araceles Delgado. Following high school, she graduated from the University of Havana and then taught kindergarten in Cuba. Her family waited five years until they were admitted into the United States. She worked in the dietary department at the Mental Health Institute and then the Medium Security Unit until she retired. She was a member of the New London Christian Church. Elsa and Tony were married in Burlington; you never saw one without the other. They enjoyed camping at Lake Wilderness where Tony pretended to enjoy fishing. They loved spending time with their grandchildren and Elsa was quite a collector.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother. Elsa was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Enrique Delgado and her beloved husband, Tony.

They are survived by Elsa's son, Rick (Laura) Chappotin of Pensacola, Florida; their son, Chris (Jessica) Weinreich of Oskaloosa; five grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., March 5, 2022, at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Pastor Rod Cooper officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 with the family greeting friends one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will immediately follow at Burge Cemetery, New London, with military rites by the Henry County Honor Guard. In honor of Tony and Elsa, a memorial has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.