Mr. Eugene William Weber, 84, of New Athens, IL, born May 3, 1936 in Prairie Du Long TWP, IL, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL. He honorably served his country with the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell, KY. He worked as an Operating Engineer for 60 years from Local 520. Eugene was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and a church council board member, the Muddobber’s Club and a lifelong member of the New Athens Volunteer Fire Dept. After retirement he enjoyed many years at New Athens Hanft Park mowing for the Park District.
Mr. Weber was preceded in death by his parents; John J. and Kathryn A. (Koerber) Weber, 1 grandson; Corey Weber, 1 sister; Carol F. Baxmeyer and 1 brother; David Weber.
Eugene is survived by his wife; Joyce C. (Harriss) Weber, whom he married on October 28, 1961 at St. John Lutheran Church in Sparta, IL, 3 sons; Kevin E. Weber, Larry (Hope) Weber and Thomas J. Weber all of New Athens IL, 1 daughter; Patty (Derek Bobka) Parker of O’Fallon, IL 1 brother; Kenneth (Ruth) Weber, 1 sister; Violet (Henry) Schneider, 2 sisters-in-law; Phyllis (Robert) Kirby and Donna Reinhardt, 1 brother-in-law; Willis (Joann) Harriss, 5 grandchildren; Trent Parker, Brett (Victoria) Weber, Brittney Huetsch, Christopher Weber and Kaitlyn Weber and 3 great grandchildren; Ben, Aubrey and Carter.
Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.heilschuessler.com.
Memorials may be made to the New Athens Home for the Aged or St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Athens, IL.
A private family graveside service at Oakridge Cemetery in New Athens, IL is being scheduled.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce, Kevin, Larry, Patty, Tommy & family
Cecil and I have so many fond memories of Gene and family. It was a privilege being neighbors in New Athens, family and friends. May God’s overwhelming peace and comfort surround you in these difficult days. Our love ❤️ and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this time.
ReplyYou and your family are in our thoughts. So sorry for your loss.
ReplyI am so sorry for your loss. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. I always loved Gene, I was scared of him that one Easter morning when I hit his truck (but did no harm to it) He just laughed and said your mom is one you should be scared, I did do damage to her car,
ReplyAs you all know, I feel like a family member and my heart is hurting with yours. Forever Monkey Tail!
ReplyMy prayers and hugs are with you all.
ReplyThoughts and prayers for you all at this difficult time.
ReplyMy thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cousin, remembering the good times when we were all young. Janet Jacquot
ReplyTo all of the Weber family, I am so sorry for your loss. What great memories and good times our families had at Fireman’s BBQ’s when they were held at the firehouse and the Muddobbers Party’s. We still laugh at some of the events that went on. All will never be forgotten.
ReplyMy sympathies to Joyce and family. A really good guy, he will be missed.
ReplyMy sincerest condolences to the family. Sending prayers for peace, comfort and strength.
ReplySo very very sorry for your loss. Will be praying for the family.
ReplySo sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to all of you.
ReplyI’m so so sorry this. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeepest sympathies for the family & also for our small town! Gene will be greatly missed by so many🙏🏻
ReplySo very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to the entire Weber family. God Bless. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
ReplyMichelle and I send our sympathy to the entire Weber family.
ReplyMy prayers go out to the Weber family at this time. May God bless Eugene and his family.
ReplyJoyce, Kevin,Patty, Larry and Tommy i am so sorry for your loss. My prayers for peace.
Shannon Stelling (Smith)
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My prayers go out to the Weber family at this time. May God bless Eugene and his family.
Joyce, Kevin,Patty, Larry and Tommy i am so sorry for your loss. My prayers for peace.
Shannon Stelling (Smith)
So very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to the entire Weber family. God Bless. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Michelle and I send our sympathy to the entire Weber family.
Deepest sympathies for the family & also for our small town! Gene will be greatly missed by so many🙏🏻
I’m so so sorry this. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to all of you.
So very very sorry for your loss. Will be praying for the family.
My sincerest condolences to the family. Sending prayers for peace, comfort and strength.
My sympathies to Joyce and family. A really good guy, he will be missed.
To all of the Weber family, I am so sorry for your loss. What great memories and good times our families had at Fireman’s BBQ’s when they were held at the firehouse and the Muddobbers Party’s. We still laugh at some of the events that went on. All will never be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cousin, remembering the good times when we were all young. Janet Jacquot
My prayers and hugs are with you all.
Thoughts and prayers for you all at this difficult time.
As you all know, I feel like a family member and my heart is hurting with yours. Forever Monkey Tail!
You and your family are in our thoughts. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. I always loved Gene, I was scared of him that one Easter morning when I hit his truck (but did no harm to it) He just laughed and said your mom is one you should be scared, I did do damage to her car,
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this time.
Joyce, Kevin, Larry, Patty, Tommy & family
Cecil and I have so many fond memories of Gene and family. It was a privilege being neighbors in New Athens, family and friends. May God’s overwhelming peace and comfort surround you in these difficult days. Our love ❤️ and prayers.