Richard Paul Weber, 79, of Perryville, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at Independence Care Center of Perry County.
He was born June 14, 1945, in Frohna, to Paul Henry and Emma S.H. (Richter) Weber.
He and Margaret Ann (Kaempfe) Weber were married on October 5, 1968, at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar.
Richard had worked at Chrysler Corporation. He was an Army veteran stationed at Camp Casey in Korea. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he served on the Board of Trustees as an Usher, Food Pantry Driver and Grounds Keeper at school. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 133 Honor Guard.
Richard was a loving and devoted husband and father. His devotion to his wife during her long battle with ALS was a testament to his love and commitment to his family.
Survivors include two sons, Daniel (Faye) Weber and David Weber; two daughters, Diane (Matthew) Cates and Donna (Christopher) Holloway; brother, Harlen (Janet) Weber; seven grandchildren, Emily Cates, Faith Cates, Ethan Weber, Aaron Weber, Eli Weber, Autumn Holloway, Brayden Holloway. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret Ann Weber; two brothers, Rueben Weber and Melvin Weber; and six sisters, Meta Hoehn, Sylvia Meyer, Lorna Steffens, Evelyn Weber, Alice Leimbach and Dorothy Weber.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 8:00 am to 9:50 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.
The Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church Perryville with Rev. Matthew Marks officiating.
Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville, with Military Honors provided by the American Legion and Delta Team.
Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or School in Perryville. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
