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Obit: Weis, Robert J. (1945 - 2009) Contact: Robert Lipprandt Email: rloss@bellsouth.net
Surnames: Bouche, Carlson, Herman, Johnson, Mertens, Odau, Rudolph, Severt, Tremmel, Weis, Wingert
----Source: The Record - Review (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI), Wednesday, July 8, 2009, Online Edition
----Weis, Robert J. (May 25, 1945 - July 3, 2009)
Robert J. Weis, age 64, Stratford, died on Friday, July 3, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Palliative Care, Marshfield, with his family by his side.
Mr. Weis was born on May 25, 1945 in Marshfield, the son of William Peter and Myrtle (Tremmel) Weis.
He was a graduate of Stratford High School and Wausau Technical College.
He and Carol A. Bouche were united in marriage on June 25, 1966 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakerville and had been married for forty three years.
He was employed at Consolidated Papers, Biron until 1967. The Weis’ then assumed operation of the family farm in the Township of McMillan until 1999. They then moved to Stratford and continued to farm.
Bob was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and St. Andrew’s Choir. He especially enjoyed singing with “The Christmas Elves”. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus John Eisen Council #1799 and the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly. He enjoyed his family and the blessings of eight grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman, deer hunter, enjoyed attending auctions and spending time with his family at the cottage.
He is lovingly survived by his wife, Carol, three sons and eight grandchildren. His children are Todd J. (Cathy) Weis of Oregon, WI and their children, Matthew, and triplets, Lauren, Jenna, and Amy; David L. (Wendy) Weis of Stratford and their Children, Janaya and Alexander; and Rob P. (Tina) Weis of Stratford and their children, Carissa and Jaden.
He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Ervin (Kay) Weis, Beverly (John) Wingert, James Weis, Jerome (Nancy) Weis, Mary (Karl) Wingert, Ruth (Jim) Odau, Betty (Bill) Severt, Helen (Bob) Johnson, Tim (Judy) Weis, Dennis (Yonnie) Weis, Carol Jean (Verlyn) Herman, Ted (Kathy) Weis, and Rosie (Bob) Carlson. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Rozellville. Rev. Thomas Rudolph will preside and St. Andrew’s Folk Choir will provide music. Burial will take place in St. Andrew’s Cemetery and serving as pallbearers will be Michael Weis, Josh Weis, Brian Mertens, Scott Johnson, Shane Weis, Ryan Herman, Russ Weis, and Derek Carlson.
The visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, and on Tuesday from 9:30 am until service time at St. Andrew’s Church, Rozellville. A combined St. Andrew’s Parish and Knights of Columbus Rosary Service will be held on Monday at 6:30 pm at the funeral home where the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly will form a guard of honor.
Memorials may be designated in his name to the Marshfield Medical Research Foundation for lung disease, asthma and cancer research.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
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