“Late last night, our dad, Dale Weiner, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus,” his family announced Thursday, marking the end of an era for Louisiana high school football.
Dale Weiner, the legendary longtime head coach for the Catholic High Bears, has passed away, according to a statement released by his family to WAFB. He was a fixture of the Baton Rouge sports community, having spent three decades leading a prominent football program in the state.
The family described him as a man whose life and coaching were constant demonstrations of his faith.
“He was the best man we’ve known. As a husband, father, grandfather, and coach, everything he did was a demonstration of his faith. The eternal impact that he has had on the lives of countless people is his greatest legacy,” his family told WAFB.
During his career, he guided the Bears through a remarkable stretch of success, including 18 district titles and a state football championship—the first in the school’s history.
| Achievement Category | Total Count |
|---|---|
| District Titles | 18 |
| State Quarterfinal Appearances | 15 |
Most notably, 17 players reached the NFL, a list that includes stars such as Warrick Dunn and Travis Minor.
The recognition of Weiner’s impact was formalized relatively recently when he was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2025.
While his name is most synonymous with the Bears, Weiner’s coaching footprint covered much of the region. He also served as the head coach at Trafton Academy, St. John-Plaquemine, and Catholic of Pointe Coupee. This breadth of experience earned him several accolades, including being named a three-time LSWA state coach of the year and a 15-time district coach of the year.
In October 2015, he reached a major career benchmark by celebrating his 300th win with the Catholic High team, WAFB reported.
Catholic High School has announced plans to honor his memory through a visitation on Monday, Nov. 16, from 4-7 p.m. The service will take place in the Brother Donnan Berry, S.C. Student Center.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at First Presbyterian Church.
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