MINSTER — Elmer A. Weaver, 94, of Minster, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster. He had been a resident there for a couple of months.
He was born Oct. 16, 1920, to Albert and Henrietta Vondenhuevel Weaver. On June 18, 1946, he married Mary Jane (Monnier) Weaver in St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia, Ohio. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2013.
Surviving are a son, Brad (Lisa) Weaver, of Bellbrook; five grandchildren, Lauren, Nick, Cole, Madison and Jackson Weaver; a daughter-in-law, Donna Weaver, of St. Marys; two sisters, Eleanor Price, St. Marys, and Patricia (Roland) Griner, Minster, in-laws Jeanette Weaver, Minster, Edward Monnier, of Texas, Elizabeth Haywood, of West Milton, Delores Francis Monnier, Katheryn (Katy) Young Monnier and Nancy Paulus Monnier.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Doug and Jeff Weaver; two brothers, Robert Weaver and Donald Weaver; three sisters, Irene (Ray) Knostman, Rosemary (Joe) Wesbecher and Barbara Griner; and in-laws, James Price, Edward Hoying, Joseph and Marcus Monnier, Juanita Booher, Antionette Koverman, Adele Kloth, Julie and Oscar Romie and Dorothy "Champ" Monnier.
Mr. Weaver was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was retired and was former owner of Weavers Beauty Shop in Minster for 45 years. Mr. Weaver was the past president of Minster Retail Merchants Association, served on Village Council from 1968 to 1983, and was the Mayor of Minster from 1983 to 1987.
He was an active member of the Civic Association, member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion and a member and past commander of VFW post 6732 Minster.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, the Rev. Rick Nieberding officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and 9 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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Violet Albers
January 25, 2015
Sending sympathies to Ellie Price and Brad and family. Urb and Vi
January 25, 2015
My and Margie's thoughts and prayers to the family. He was a good friend to my mother Mathilda and sister Margie. It was a joy to talk with him when I visited.
He was truly a fine gentleman.
Ron Fortman
Gary, Lisa and the boys
January 24, 2015
Brad, Lisa and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you. Much love to all of you.
January 23, 2015
Brad my. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this trying time. What a nice tribute you wrote about your Dad.. He was a great friend. Love, Aunt Katy Monnier
Denise Adams
January 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathy's for your loss! Thoughts and prayers for the whole family!
Love, Keith and Dee
Brad Weaver
January 22, 2015
Dad,
You were always a great dad and loving grandpa and did so much for others and the community. I hope I can follow the path and legacy that you left behind. I could not of asked for any more of a caring father and grandpa. We Love You Very Much and will miss your laughter and smiles. Enjoy your next journey with God and catching up with Mom, Doug, Jeff and all your family and friends.
Remember we Love You Always!
Brad, Lisa, Lauren, Nick, Cole, Madison, and Jackson.
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