Photo courtesy of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Hellertown
Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Mar 26, 1923 – Jan 19, 2023 (Age 99)
Rev. John R. Weiler, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Moravian Village – Bethlehem at the age of 99. Born in Weissport, he is the son of the late Rev. Ralph S. Weiler and Bertha (Oberholzer) Weiler. He was educated in the schools of Jeannette and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1943. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Field Artillery of the U.S. Third Army. He participated in five battle campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge. Following his discharge from the service he entered Union Theological Seminary in New York City to study for the ministry. He was ordained in 1949 by the former Evangelical and Reformed Church. He served several congregations in Philadelphia and then came to Easton where he was pastor of the former St. Marks’s United Church of Christ for 24 years prior to his retirement. He was married to the late Eleanor W. Kline. He is survived by a son Paul (Kim) of Biglerville, a daughter Mary McConnell of Kutztown, 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Family and friends are invited to the Cathedral Church of the Nativity 3rd and Wyndotte Street, Bethlehem at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Interment at Center Union Cemetery, Terre Hill, Lancaster County will be at the convenience of the family. No calling hours. Arrangements by the Heintzelman Funeral Home – Hellertown.
CONTRIBUTIONS:
Memorial Gifts may be made to the Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society, 555 W James St, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Read MoreReverend Weiler was a wonderful and charming gentleman. He will be missed by many people and the world will be a little more dull with out his spark! Xo
Jacquelin
March 28, 2023 | Friend
John was an Usher in our wedding in Phila. Dec. 31st, 1955. He and my husband were good friends along with other pastors of the E & R church. I went out with him years ago but I married the love of my life and he his with Eleanor. I talked with him in early Jan. and he was hoping to make it to 100. A wonderful pastor indeed. Nancy Beckmann
Nancy Beckmann
February 28, 2023 | Friend
With deepest sympathy! The Setzler Family (Former member of St. Mark's Church, Easton, Pa.)
Bill & Dot Setzler
January 28, 2023
Rev Weiler was my pastor at St Mark´s when i was a child through adulthood I have such fond memories of him. We `re so very sorry to hear of his passing.
Cindy and Gregg Peck
January 27, 2023 | Other
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Kimberly Salerno and Family
January 27, 2023 | Winter Garden, FL
My condolences to the Weiler family. He was an amazing man! He will be remembered always.
Sandy C
January 23, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Weiler Family. My family knew the Weiler's from St. Mark's UCC. May he Rest In Peace. Sincerely, Arlene Genther Grimm
Arlene Grimm
January 23, 2023 | Other
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Mary McConnell
January 23, 2023 | Kutztown, PA
Rest Eternal grant to your servant, John, O Lord! It was my privilege to know and work ecumenically with him as the pastor of Christ Lutheran @ 11th & Ferry Streets, Easton in late 1960's and early 1970's. My sympathy to his family! His was a life "well lived!"
Rev. Herb Mohlenhoff, Bradenton, FL.
January 23, 2023 | Friend
