Ronald J. Weber

Ronald J. Weber, age 76 of Durand, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the Chippewa Valley Hospital in Durand with his family by his side.
Ron was born on January 25, 1939 in Durand. He was the son of William F. and Gertrude (Webber) Weber Sr. Ron grew up in the Lima area and graduated from Sacred Heart Schools in Lima. After high school, Ron joined the U.S. Army Reserves served stateside and was honorably discharged. Ron returned home to farm with his brother on the Weber home farm in town of Lima. He married Carol Schlosser on May 5, 1962 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lima. After marriage, Ron continued to farm with Carol and raise their family on the farm. In the later 1980’s Ron retired from farming and sold farm implements for several years.
Ron enjoyed going to auctions, driving his tractor around the countryside and visiting with neighbors. He also liked hunting and fishing. Most of all, Ron loved to spend time with family and friends.
Ron is survived by his wife of 53 years; Carol, six children; Barry (Heidi) of Eau Claire, Michael (Dana) of Monroe, Ann (Todd) Suckow of Centuria, Tony, Daniel (Sara), David (Lezlee), all of Durand, seven grandchildren; Justin (Heidi), Amanda, Cody, Brittany, Jared, Abby and Elly, two sisters; Marge (Hub) Weiss and Diane (Dan) Bauer, both of Durand, one brother Leroy “Butch” (Sue) of Lodi, sister-in-law; Sue Weber of Durand, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother; William Jr.
Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima rural Durand with Rev. Al Jakubowski officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.
Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.