Martin A. Weissert

Nov 15, 1933 - Sep 15, 2026

Martin A. Weissert, 92, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on September 15, 2026, He was born in South Bend, IN on November 15, 1933 to Charles D. Weissert and Dolly (Schlosser) Weissert.

Martin graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend. He graduated with academic honors from both the Indiana University School of Business and School of Law. While at IU, he met and married Shirley Ann (Ferguson). They were married for nearly 65 years until her passing in 2019. He later married Norma Jean (Davies) who predeceased him.

Martin achieved the rank of Captain in the United States Air Force, serving as a navigator and navigator instructor on active duty, as well as a Judge Advocate in the reserve.

His legal career spanned forty years during which time he tried cases ranging from small Justice of the Peace Courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. He began the practice of law as an associate with the law firm of Stevens and Wampler in Plymouth, IN. He later moved to Fort Wayne, IN to serve as a staff attorney for North American Van Lines and later as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. He ended his career as a partner in the law firm of Baker and Daniels.

Martin was a member of the Allen County, IN and American Bar Associations where he served as Vice Chairman of the ABA Interstate Commerce Committee. He was also a member of the Transportation Lawyers Association where he frequently lectured at conferences and seminars. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Trucking Association and served on its Executive Committee as an Advisor to the ATA Litigation Center.

Martin served his community as a President of the United Way of Allen County, IN, as Board Chairman of the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana and as Adjunct Professor of Legal Studies at Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne. A member of Trinity English Lutheran Church, he was a former Chair of the Church Council, member of the Finance Committee and Chair or member of numerous call committees and fund campaign committees. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta college fraternity and a 33rd Degree Mason. He was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by the late Governor Frank O'Bannon.

Outside of his family, the game of golf was Martin's lifetime passion. He was a long-time member of the Fort Wayne Country Club. He began playing golf at the age of seven, was captain of his high school golf team and managed to shoot his age when he was 77 years old.

In addition to his parents and wives, he was predeceased by his infant brother Charles, by his brother John and by his grandson Stephen. He is survived by his children, Teresa (Tim) Tuerff of Houston, TX and Andrew (Frances) Weissert of Atlanta, GA, as well as five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Phi Gamma Delta Zeta Chapter, Beechwood Educational Foundation, 95 Wellington Road Indianapolis, IN 46260 or give.zetafiji.com.

Source: Legacy.com

09/19/2026 EJS

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