Robert A. Weppler

Weppler, Robert A
Jan. 11, 1922 - Sep. 20, 2012
Robert A Weppler, 90, of Bradenton since 1977, formerly of Libertyville, Illinois, died on Sep. 20, 2012.
Bob grew up in Morris, IL and graduated from St. Francis High School. He served as a communications engineer in the U.S. Army during WWII and was on the team that provided secure communications between the Pentagon and the European war theater. He later served as an instructor in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bob worked as a communications engineer for Illinois Bell. He married Georgette Russ in 1943. They moved to Waukegan, IL and later to Libertyville, IL, where they lived until he retired in 1976. Upon retirement, Bob and Georgette moved to Bradenton, FL, where they enjoyed many years together. Bob was a quiet, honest, and humble family man with an easy smile. He enjoyed fixing things around the house, helping friends and family, fishing and watching his beloved Chicago Cubs. Later in life, he discovered his love for the game of golf. He also enjoyed giving back. Among other community activities, he repaired talking book machines for the blind. Bob was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Libertyville, Queen of Martyrs in Sarasota, and a founding member of Our Lady of the Angels in Bradenton. In 1994 Bob lost his wife, Georgette, to Alzheimer's. But God was watching out for him, and love found him again. He married Marge Graves, who had also lost her spouse to Alzheimer's. Bob was predeceased by siblings Henry, Jimmy, and Joel Weppler and Mildred Metzger. Bob is survived by his wife Marge; his children Larry Weppler, Vicki Paoli, Terry Weppler and Pam Weppler; grandchildren Keith, Courtney, Brian, David, Jamie, Shannon, Sarah, Sean and Jonathan; step grandchildren, Shaughn, Patrick, Debra, Nick and Bill; great-grandchildren, Jake, Claire, Elias, Owen, and Keeley, with twin great-grandchildren on the way; and step great grandchild, Mason Phillip.
A Memorial Mass will be held on September 24 at 10:30 at Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church in Sarasota, FL. The family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in lieu of flowers. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel in charge. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com