Obituary of Ralph Wieland

Mr. Ralph “Dutch” Wieland of Summerville, SC, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the age of 81. Dutch was born on March 6, 1934 in Mt. Vernon, NY to Ralph and Dorothy Wieland. He entered into the U.S. Navy in 1950. He spent most of his 32 year career on Submarines. Dutch was in Food Management with a passion for the Culinary Arts. His Food Management Team was instrumental in getting the Johnson & Wales College in Charleston, S.C. Dutch continued to teach Food Management for 12 years after his retirement. Dutch retired from the U.S. Navy in 1983 as Command Master Chief. Dutch is survived by his wife Betty Jean Wieland; daughters Mickey Januszkiewicz, Lynnette Bible and Christine Wieland; stepdaughter Wanda Turner and stepson Dale Turner; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Skipper Wieland; and stepdaughter, Vickie Bryant. A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 pm on March 28, 2015 at the Metro North Church 109 Central Ave., Goose Creek, S.C. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be offered to the Alzheimer’s Association.