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John Weiler Obituary
John was born January 9, 1935 to John Eugene Weiler and Thelma Louise Bridges Weiler in Duncan, Oklahoma. He graduated from Austin High School in 1953. He studied engineering at Texas University for three years before accepting an appointment to the United States Military Academy. He graduated from West Point in 1960 and served in Germany and Korea until 1967 when he left the Army with the rank of captain.
He came to Midland in 1979 to work for French Tool as a design engineer, and later worked for Southwestern Bell and Claydesta Communications. He later became a realtor, working for Stephenson Real Estate for several years before becoming a broker and opening his own office, Weiler Associates. He retired in 1999 and resumed working on his major interest -- flying. He built and flew an experimental airplane and was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley J.Weiler; daughter, Melissa Lea Hill of Sparks, NV; stepson, Paul Kammerdiener and his wife Patricia of Plainview, TX; stepdaughter, Wanda Morgan and her husband Douglas of Libertyville, IL. Also surviving are two brothers, Wade H.Weiler and his wife Bet of Garland, TX, James P. Weiler of Austin; and one sister, Louise Kiteley of Longmont, CO. He leaves six grandchildren, Bryce Dufford of Sparks, NV; Sherrie Wilson and her husband of Simpsonville, SC; Allison Hill and her husband Kevin of Madison, WI; Jason Morgan and his wife Melody of Kansas City, MO; Crystal Rushin and her husband Lyle of Plainview, TX and Amber Lambert and her husband Casey of Lockney, TX.; six great grandchildren, Ryan and Jessica Wilson of Simpsonville, SC; Anne Marie, Christian, and Bryan Rushin of Plainview, TX; Jacob Morgan of Kansas City, MO; and four nieces and their families.
No services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral home. To place online condolences please visit www.mem.com.
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Melissa Weiler
June 28, 2008
My Dad is more than any words could possibly describe. I would say that he was the strong silent type, but; he was too vocal for that! I miss you Dad, and I will never be able to get over not being there with you during your final hours. I love you!
Also, to everyone taking time out of their busy days/lives to sign this guestbook, we all appreciate you, and your kindness.
Barbara Crumpler
June 26, 2008
Dear Shirley and family,
I appreciate so very much keeping in contact via email. I am just sorry we missed your one trip to Wichita Falls.Our deepest condolences to you all. John was a very unique and smart man. Love, Barbara Crumpler and family.
David and Harriet Houston
June 25, 2008
Shirley, we loved John dearly. He will certainly be missed and remembered. We love you too, and hope we can stay in touch and that you will visit us in Austin soon. We may need to find a good cat show or an antique mall to attend.
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