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Melvin Lee Weber

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Melvin Lee Weber Veteran

Birth
Henry County, Ohio, USA
Death
21 Oct 2015 (aged 86)
Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Holgate, Henry County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
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Melvin Lee Weber, 86, of Napoleon passed away at Defiance Inpatient Hospice surrounded by his loved ones on October 21, 2015. Melvin was born on August 18, 1929 to Clarence and Margaret (Bortz) Weber and was baptized by Reverend Otto Stockmeier on January 5, 1930 at St. Johns Reformed Church. Melvin graduated from Florida High School in 1947. On January 21, 1951 Melvin married Dolores Ann (Busch) and had six children. Dolores passed away on August 10, 2004. Melvin and Dolores were married 53 years. On May 23, 2006 Melvin married Joann (Schroeder) Weber.

Melvin proudly served our country in the Ohio National Guard and United States Army from 1948-1953. After his service he worked for Automatic Feed and retired in June of 1992. He worked hard for his family and community driving the Henry County Senior Center Van (of which he was Senior Citizen of the year in 1999 ) and he was also a farmer. He was a member of the Napoleon American Legion Post 300. He was also a member of Peace Reformed Church of Napoleon, OH of which he was a former deacon and Treasurer. Melvin’s hobbies included traveling, fishing, going to the lake, OSU fan and collecting miniature toy tractors. He was a friend to all and will be dearly missed by those who knew him.

Melvin is survived by his wife Joann (Schroeder) Weber; children Marcia (Daniel) Baldwin of Ayersville, Ohio; Karen (Phil) Dennie of Napoleon; Jeffrey (Char) Weber of Napoleon; Peggy (Jim) Bebler of Napoleon; and Terry Weber of Napoleon; two step children: Randy (Mary) Schroeder of Defiance and Dr. Gary Schroeder of San Diego, CA. ; sister Esther (Weber) Bischoff of Napoleon and sister in laws: Lea Weber and Mary Weber. Melvin is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Margaret (Bortz) Weber, his first wife Dolores Ann (Busch) Weber, and infant son Tony Weber. He also was preceded in death by his siblings: infant brother Robert Weber, Mary Hahn, Richard Weber, Kenneth Weber, Carl Weber, Rozella Miller, Donna Page, Ruth Coressel, Harold Weber and June Mengerink.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Snyder-Wesche-Hoening Funeral Home (830 North Scott Street, Napoleon) from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will follow on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Peace Reformed Church of Napoleon, OH (638 Huddle Road) at 11:00 a.m. with one hour viewing prior to the service. Reverend Steve Altman and Pastor Marvin Rettig officiating. Memorials in honor of Melvin’s memory are suggested to Peace Reformed Church of Napoleon, Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice or the donor’s choice.
Melvin Lee Weber, 86, of Napoleon passed away at Defiance Inpatient Hospice surrounded by his loved ones on October 21, 2015. Melvin was born on August 18, 1929 to Clarence and Margaret (Bortz) Weber and was baptized by Reverend Otto Stockmeier on January 5, 1930 at St. Johns Reformed Church. Melvin graduated from Florida High School in 1947. On January 21, 1951 Melvin married Dolores Ann (Busch) and had six children. Dolores passed away on August 10, 2004. Melvin and Dolores were married 53 years. On May 23, 2006 Melvin married Joann (Schroeder) Weber.

Melvin proudly served our country in the Ohio National Guard and United States Army from 1948-1953. After his service he worked for Automatic Feed and retired in June of 1992. He worked hard for his family and community driving the Henry County Senior Center Van (of which he was Senior Citizen of the year in 1999 ) and he was also a farmer. He was a member of the Napoleon American Legion Post 300. He was also a member of Peace Reformed Church of Napoleon, OH of which he was a former deacon and Treasurer. Melvin’s hobbies included traveling, fishing, going to the lake, OSU fan and collecting miniature toy tractors. He was a friend to all and will be dearly missed by those who knew him.

Melvin is survived by his wife Joann (Schroeder) Weber; children Marcia (Daniel) Baldwin of Ayersville, Ohio; Karen (Phil) Dennie of Napoleon; Jeffrey (Char) Weber of Napoleon; Peggy (Jim) Bebler of Napoleon; and Terry Weber of Napoleon; two step children: Randy (Mary) Schroeder of Defiance and Dr. Gary Schroeder of San Diego, CA. ; sister Esther (Weber) Bischoff of Napoleon and sister in laws: Lea Weber and Mary Weber. Melvin is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Margaret (Bortz) Weber, his first wife Dolores Ann (Busch) Weber, and infant son Tony Weber. He also was preceded in death by his siblings: infant brother Robert Weber, Mary Hahn, Richard Weber, Kenneth Weber, Carl Weber, Rozella Miller, Donna Page, Ruth Coressel, Harold Weber and June Mengerink.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Snyder-Wesche-Hoening Funeral Home (830 North Scott Street, Napoleon) from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will follow on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Peace Reformed Church of Napoleon, OH (638 Huddle Road) at 11:00 a.m. with one hour viewing prior to the service. Reverend Steve Altman and Pastor Marvin Rettig officiating. Memorials in honor of Melvin’s memory are suggested to Peace Reformed Church of Napoleon, Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice or the donor’s choice.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158725971/melvin_lee-weber: accessed ), memorial page for Melvin Lee Weber (18 Aug 1929–21 Oct 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 158725971, citing Saint John Reformed UCC Cemetery, Holgate, Henry County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Donna (contributor 48470785).