Marvin Carl Weber Obituary (1941

In Memory OfMarvin C. Weber Marvin Carl Weber of Milford (formerly of Dorchester) passed away at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln, NE on July 17, 2007 at the age of 65 years 8 months and 9 days under Hospice care following a brief illness of leukemia preceded by many years of health struggles. His courage, faith, humor and love for his family and friends will be missed by all. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, co-worker and friend, he was surrounded by loved ones to the end. Marvin was born to Sarah (Woodard) and Carl Weber November 8, 1941 in Friend, NE. The oldest of three sons, he grew up on a farm west of Dorchester, NE and graduated from Dorchester High School in 1959. He completed a two year agricultural program at the University of Nebraska. At the end of 6 years in the Nebraska Army National Guard, Marvin achieved the rank of assistant platoon sergeant. He held a variety of jobs, including farming with his father, working at the Dorchester Farmer's Coop, as a ranch hand in Thedford, Crete Mills quality control laboratory technician, and farming for his cousins Bob and Tom Weber for 23 years with Weber and Sons retiring in 1998 due to health concerns. At a Geneva District Methodist Travel Seminar to the Grand Tetons in Wyoming in 1962, he met Susan Eickman of Crete, NE. Marvin and Susan were married on July 24, 1966 at Grace United Methodist Church in Crete and made their home for many years in Dorchester. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, Jenny Ruth on April 4, 1970. Their son, Matthew Marvin was born on July 15, 1978. The family grew when Jenny married Matthew Eaton and Matt married Simone Evenson. Susan and Marvin became proud grandparents with the birth of Spencer Carl Eaton, on April 18, 2004 and "Grandpa's little firecracker", Hope Elizabeth Weber, born on July 4, 2007. Marvin was a faithful lifelong member of the Dorchester United Methodist Church. He was active in many aspects of church life and especially enjoyed singing in the choir. While living in Dorchester, he served on the village board for several years. In November of 1999, Marvin and Susan moved to Milford where he valued highly his membership in the Milford Chapter of Kiwanis International and "coffee hour" at the Milford Senior Center. Marvin had a love and talent for woodworking. His handmade gifts created with such love, delighted his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews over the years. Uncle Marvin's trains, whistles and stilts will be treasured keepsakes. He later put this talent to work as a woodworking volunteer at the Sunrise Country Manor in Milford. Marvin was always looking for ways to help others and make new friends. His gentle spirit, humor and always present smile filled every room he entered. Marvin is survived by his wife Susan, Milford; daughter and son-in-law Rev. Jenny Weber and Matthew Eaton of Geneva, IL; grandson Spencer Carl Eaton; son and daughter-in-law Matthew and Simone Weber of Omaha, NE; granddaughter Hope Elizabeth Weber; brother, Dale Weber; three aunts, Kay Lutes, Alma Weber, and Lena Weber, mother-in-law Gweneth Eickman, numerous beloved brothers-in laws, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins and two cats, Manny and Tigger. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Sarah Weber, brother, Roger Weber and father-in-law, Warren Eickman. In addition Marvin was preceded in death by his horses, Trigger and Rex, and many dogs including: Clyde, Rex, Cocoa, Lady, and Silver. Marvin was particularly fond of German Sheperd dogs. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Dorchester United Methodist Church, Milford Chapter of Kiwanis International or Friends of the Milford Senior Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 11: a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2007 at the United Methodist Church, Dorchester, with Rev. Paixao Bapista officiating followed by a lunch and fellowship. Private burial of ashes at a later time. No visitation, cremation. A Register book will be available for signing both in Friend and Milford at Lauber-Moore Funeral home 9am ? 5pm Thursday.