Join us on Thursday, September 11, as the TAC hosts a timely and dynamic conversation on the current state of college football. The program will be moderated by Jay Stricherz, longtime college football referee, and will feature three standout voices with deep roots in our region’s sports community:
Torey Hunter – Curtis High School graduate, WSU star defensive back and returner, NFL and CFL veteran, and longtime college coach and administrator.
Christian Caple – University of Washington graduate, UW football insider for Seattle Sports, and publisher of On Montlake, with reporting experience at The Athletic, Tacoma News Tribune, and more.
Mike Levenseller – Curtis High School graduate, WSU All-American wide receiver, NFL and CFL player, and celebrated wide receivers coach at WSU for nearly two decades, including two Rose Bowl appearances.
Together, these panelists will bring unique perspectives as athletes, coaches, journalists, and leaders to a wide-ranging discussion on where college football is today — and where it’s headed.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear first-hand insights from some of the Northwest’s most respected sports voices.
The Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Museum has published their quarterly newsletter. It is available online at: https://mailchi.mp/07370f7dc215/sports-museum-newsletter-featuring-kelly-sopak-herman-brix-award-winners-and-more-12767555?e=787c4f419e
The Ben B Cheney Foundation celebrates 50 years and honors the TAC with a grant. Members of the executive committee were on hand to accept the award. Full story can be read on the Tacoma Weekly website: https://tacomaweekly.com/cheney-foundation-gifts-donation-to-tac-p10555-117.htm
Patrick Michael Weber, age 85, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away from Parkinson's disease on August 23, 2025.
Patrick was born on November 12, 1939, in Tuscola, Illinois, to A.J. and Ann Weber. He grew up on the family farm in Tuscola, graduated from Tuscola High School in 1957, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Illinois at Champaign, where he also completed the U.S. Army ROTC program.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army, with assignments in Oklahoma, Greenland, and McChord Air Force Base in Washington. Patrick retired from active duty and continued his service in the Army Reserves, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
In 1968, he married Judith LaBeau. Together they made their home in Tacoma, where they raised their two children. Patrick worked for the Washington State Employment Security Department for more than 30 years.
Patrick will be remembered for his deep love of sports and family. He not only enjoyed playing sports throughout his life but also watching and coaching them. He coached his children and grandchildren in baseball and basketball, sharing his passion and mentorship across generations. Outside of sports, Patrick was an avid gardener and marathon runner. He also dedicated his time to volunteer work with Kiwanis, the Tacoma Athletic Commission, and the Bellarmine Boosters.
Patrick is survived by his son, Mike Weber; his daughter, Kimberly (Weber) Leingang; his sister, Kathy Weber; and four grandchildren: Luke, Keira, Brooklyn, and Kennedy. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and Mike.
A celebration of life will be held on September 6 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bellarmine Campus Center. Friends and family are invited to wear attire representing one of Pat's favorite teams and gather in remembrance of his life.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Patrick Weber Obituary
