His time at St. Mary's was interrupted for service in the Merchant Marine. After graduation, he tried a brief career in professional football. After his return to Hawaii, Wedemeyer was employed by several businesses including Dairyman's Association, the Ilikai Hotel and the Makaha Valley Golf Club. He retired from Servco Pacific as vice president for automotive marketing and merchandising. Survivors include his wife, Carol, and brother, Charlie, also a former college football great, who has fought a long battle with Lou Gehrig's disease.
Funeral services are pending.