Elmer “Tug” Weber, 90, of Millersburg, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016, following a brief illness. He was born February 28, 1925 in Wadsworth, to the late Edmond and Ethel (Houseworth) Weber and married Pauline A. Morrison on October 31, 1947.
Elmer served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, from February 4, 1943 to February 5, 1946, with the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. Elmer retired from the United Telephone Service after 38 years and then worked at the Holmes County Training Center as a bus driver for 18 years, before retiring at the age of 82. He loved being with his family. He spent much of his time farming and woodworking. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and his morning coffee breaks with the guys.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline and children, Dale (special friend, Andrea) Weber, Rene (special friend, Penny) Weber, Kenny (Crystal) Weber, Brian Weber, April (Edward) Clark and Dean (Terri) Weber, all of Millersburg; 13 grandchildren, Jason Weber, Mandi Miller, Hope Blake, Drue Weber, Travis Weber, Jamie Weber, Rozann Reed, Kimberly Murphy, Jenifer Butcher, Melissa Clark, Kori Weber, Kendel Weber and Kasey Weber; 22 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and another coming in June.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Louis Weber and a sister, Mildred Henderson, as well as daughters-in-law, Chris Weber and Doris Weber.
Memorial services will be 12 Noon on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at the Alexander Funeral Home in Millersburg, with Pastor Wes McElravy officiating. Graveside services will take place 2 P.M., Thursday, at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, where Military Rites will be conducted. Friends may call from 6 until 8 P.M., Wednesday, January 27, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Millersburg Christian Church or to LifeCare Hospice.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Sycamore Run Nursing Home and to LifeCare Hospice for all the love, care and support they gave to Elmer and his family.
Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences, may do so by visiting www.alexanderfhinc.com
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Elmer “Tug” Weber
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