The Penfield Central School District is mourning the sudden death of a student.
The district announced Wednesday that Penfield High School senior, Nathan Weidel, died suddenly early in the morning. He was 17 years old.
The superintendent sent a letter to parents Wednesday afternoon.
The cause of death has not been released.
The district’s Trauma, Illness and Grief team and counselors are available to support students and staff members.
Following the announcement of Weidel’s sudden passing, many mourners took to social media to express their grief.
A GoFundMe campaign has been organized to help his family.
From the GoFundMe:
Nathan Weidel was a kind, gentle soul who loved his family and friends unconditionally. He was a Senior at Penfield High School and was looking forward to the upcoming wrestling season.
His sudden passing has devastated his community.
Please consider contributing to his family for unexpected expenses.
