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Robert "Bob" Weber
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Robert “Bob” Weber died in his New Rockford home on December 2, 2010, surrounded by family. Robert Adolph Weber was born August 18, 1923 to John and Regina (Knodel) Weber in Wing, ND and was baptized at Evangelical Church in Wing. He was raised on the family farm and attended school near Wing until 1936 when the family moved to New Rockford where he completed his education and became a member of Evangelical United Brethren church. Bob met the love of his life, Arlene Rosendahl, on October 31, 1947, at his brother’s wedding in New Rockford. Married on November 20, 1948 at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church in Seattle, Bob and Arlene recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Following their marriage, Bob and Arlene returned to New Rockford, where they became members of United Methodist Church and were later blessed with three children, Craig, Kathy and Patty. Bob purchased his own dragline in 1955 and started Weber Construction. In 1971, he purchased Anderson Sand & Gravel, which he operated until his retirement in 1989. Family, friends and church were most important to Bob. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and valued being a member of United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir for a number of years and served in various positions on the church board. Always active in his community, Bob also participated in the New Rockford Eagles, Devils Lake Elks, MidState Shrine, Masons, the North Central Planning Council, ND Ready Mix Association and was instrumental in the development of the Land Improvement Contractors Association of North Dakota. He took great pride in his longtime membership on the New Rockford School Board, where he was a driving force behind the construction of the new West Side School and addition of the high school gymnasium. Bob will be dearly missed by his wife of 62 years, Arlene; son Craig (Beverly) of Kennewick, WA; daughters Kathy (Joe) Weber-Alt of Greenwood Village, CO, Patty (Dave) Bass of Valley City, ND; grandchildren, Erin, Jada, Tina and AJ; great-grandchildren Ava, Ellie, and Jude; his brother Dave Weber of Polo, IL; his sister Mary Shroyer of Portland, OR; special niece and nephew Kerrie Stoller and Dwight Weber, and numerous other nieces and nephews. He is greeted in heaven by his parents, brothers Gottfred, Richard, Jacob, Arthur, Theodore, Benjamin and Edwin, and sisters Katherine, Martha and Johanna. The Weber family suggests memorials to Presentation Hospice, and thanks them for the wonderful care they provided to Bob in these past few weeks
FUNERAL SERVICE: United Methodist Church, New Rockford, ND DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 2:00PM BURIAL: Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, ND |
Posted Condolences:
Name: Larry&Marlys Mattson
Date: 112/07/2010
Message: To Arlene and family, We wish we could be there today,but with the roads and fog. Know that You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Bobs smile.
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Name: Jim & Colleen Pojorlie
Date: 12/6/2010
Message: Arlene and family, our deepest sympathies in the loss of Bob. We always enjoyed our visits with you and Bob when you would stop in and see the emus. He wanted to know everything there was to know about them. I have thought about you many times over the years and wondered how you two were doing. I was saddened to read his obituary. May Gods peace be with you in these times of sorrow. Jim & Colleen
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Name: Harold and Marie Bensch
Date: 12-06-2010
Message: Harold and Marie Bensch of Jamestown, ND would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Bob's family. We enjoyed our time spent with Bob at Shrine and Jester functions. He will be greatly missed.
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Name: Earle and Susan Haas Myers
Date: 12/06/2010
Message: Our deepest sympathies. Fondly remember Bob from Church.
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Name: Susan Neuharth
Date: 12-6-10
Message: Arlene, Craig, Kathy, and Patty--my deepest sympathies to all of you in the loss of your beloved husband and father. I have great memories of Bob and growing up in the Methodist church--he always had a smile for everyone and a compliment for the music. I know you will miss him greatly--my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless. Susan & Doug Neuharth
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Name: ALAN JOTHEN
Date: 12-05-2010
Message: Craig, Beverly and all the Weber Family We are so sorry to hear of your Father's passing !
With our deepest sympathy,
God Bless !!
Alan & Cindy Jothen
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Name: Jim & Evie Roehl
Date: 12-5-10
Message: Craig, Bev & the Weber family. Our condolences to you Craig, on the loss of your Dad, please extend our sympathy to the rest of your family. We are thinking of you at this time. I'm sorry our meeting with him was so brief. Jim & Evie
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Name: Rick & Phyllis Williams
Date: 12/04 2010
Message: To Craig Weber and all of his family. Phyllis And I are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing, i only met him once at Erin's wedding but could tell he was a realy neat man, so full of life! Please know that you are in our prayers, Craig ,Bev; we love you! Give your whole family our love and condolences! We were priveledged to cross paths with him in our lives.
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Name: Connie Brown
Date: Dec 5,2010
Message: To Arlene and family, We are leaving Nashville in the morning. We will try to get home by Tuesday if the roads are O'K. If we don't please know we are trying to and you are in our thoughts.See you when we get home. Love Connie and Dwain
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Name: Lori Broschat
Date: 12/02/10
Message: To Arlene and family, my deepest sympathies in this time. I was saddened to hear about Bob's death and I pray for God's grace and mercy to you all.