Bio: Weber, Catherine C. (103rd Birthday – 1967)

Contact: Dinah Reinke
Email: dinah@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Weber, Weix, Heindl, Mertens, Jones

------ Source: Tribune-Phonograph (Abbotsford and Colby, Clark Co., Wis.) 01/19/1967

------ Weber, Catherine C. (103rd Birthday – 01/13/1967)

Mrs. Catherine C. Weber, Thorp, grand mother of Mrs. Raymond Weix and Mrs. Frank Weix, both of Colby, celebrated her 103rd birthday Anniversary Friday, January 13, at her home. Mrs. Weix is believed to be the oldest living resident of Clark county.

Born Catherine C. Heindl on January 13, 1864, at Charleston, Wis., she never saw her father who served in the Grand Army of the Republic and died in a union military hospital.

Her marriage to Michael Mertens took place on February 10, 1885. They operated a farm near Thorp until his death in 1890. They had three children, Oscar Mertens and Mrs. Irma Jones, deceased, and Miss Olga Mertens, who is living in Thorp. Mrs. Raymond Weix and Mrs. Frank Weix both are daughters of Oscar Mertens.

In 1891, she married Max Weber and they lived in Thorp until his death in 1928.

Mrs. Weber has enjoyed good health and has been active in her community. She is a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic church, of which she is the oldest living member as well as the member of longest membership.

Mrs. Weber’s formula for a long life is moderation and hard work. “I always had to work and I was always glad to work,” she said. “I believe busy persons are happier and healthier. I have lived very moderately. I have never used tobacco nor intoxicating liquor.”

Mrs. Weber’s hobbies include flowers and gardening.