Theodore Weber

Theodore "Ted" H. Weber, age 85, of Pierz, MN, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation is 4-8pm Friday, August 31, 2012 and 9:00 - 10:00am Saturday, Sept. 1st all at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz, MN. There is a parish prayer service at 6:00 p.m. and Knights of Columbus Office of the Dead at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Theodore Henry Weber was born on December 18, 1926 in New Ulm, Minnesota to John & Elizabeth (Dietz) Weber. At the age of three, he moved with his family to Pierz and attended St. Joseph's School. He worked on his uncle's farm near New Ulm during his summers and also helped at the family business, Weber's Texaco, in Pierz. He enlisted in the United States Army and served for two years in Korea and the Philippines. When he returned from the service, he took over the operation of the garage with his brother, Leo. He was united in marriage to Arlene Suess on June 24, 1953 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Buckman, MN. Ted and Arlene owned and operated Weber's Texaco and Weber's 66 service stations and bait shop. He also volunteered with the Pierz Fire Department for many years. The couple sold the business on August 1, 1986 and continued working part-time for a few years before retirement. Ted enjoyed fishing with family, playing cards, gardening, yard work, and socializing with family and friends. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Aid Association, American Legion and the Retired Firefighters. Grateful for having shared his life are siblings, John F. of Tigard, OR, Mary M. Konen of Little Falls, Bernard O. (Fran) of St. Cloud, Roger A. (Mary) of Sauk Rapids, Theresa A. (Don) Zenner of Little Falls, Stephen D. (Francia) of Roseville; sister-in-law, Rosetta Weber of Pierz; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Theodore was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Arlene (November 11, 2006); brother, Leo; sisters-in-law, Naomi (Faust) Weber and Sandy (Wertz) Weber; and brother-in-law, Alfred Konen.