Weber, Hugo P., Jr. 75, of Peoria, IL, passed Tuesday, December 1, 2015, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and pancreatic cancer. Hugo was born on July 26, 1940, to the union of Hugo (Web) Weber, Sr. and Katherine (Smith) Weber in Denver, CO. Hugo graduated Denver South High School, earned a B.S. at Regis College in 1962 and an M.D. at University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1966. He worked as a soda jerk, theater usher, and union carpenter to support his education. Hugo married Rosemary Anne Crouse, a registered nurse from Ashby, NE, on September 12, 1964. They had two boys, Paul (1966) and Joel (1971). Hugo served as Captain in the U.S. Army 1967-1968 as a surgeon for 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Division and Chief of Professional Services, 17th Field Hospital at An Khe, Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and other commendations. From 1968-1969, he was Special Asst. to the Chief of Training at Fort Sam Houston, TX. In 1971, after medical residency at Milwaukee County General Hospital, Hugo earned his certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1972 as a Diplomat in Specialty. Hugo moved to Wichita, KS in 1973, and co-founded Kansas Nephrology Physicians P.A. and served as clinical professor at Wichita State University and The University of Kansas from 1975-2006. Hugo retired in August 2006. Moving to Peoria, IL and joining St. Jude's Catholic Church provided the opportunity to continue his life's passion of teaching and learning and to continue building his extensive library. Hugo and Rosemary founded The Damien Foundation, a charitable trust honoring St. Damien of Molokai. Hugo leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Rosemary Weber, Peoria; brother, John Weber, Denver; sons, Paul and Diane (Landis) Weber, Chillicothe, Joel and Rosanne (Gnarra) Weber, Washington D.C.; grandchildren, Jack, Audrey, Elizabeth, Claire, and Theresa. Hugo also leaves many relatives and friends. A memorial mass for Hugo will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Peoria. Fr. Patrick Henehan will officiate the Mass. A visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service time. Memorials may be made in his honor to the St. Jude School. Hugo's memorial tribute may be viewed at www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Dec. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Hugo Weber

15 Entries

Carolyn Ramsey

September 9, 2016

Rosemary, I am so saddened about your loss. So many people held Hugo in the highest regard and he will be missed. I loved knowing him as a doctor and a friend. I had heard he had Parkinson's but didn't know how to reach you. Steve was diagnosed with Parkinson's nine years ago. My condolences are late -- I just found out -- but they are certainly heartfelt.

Anonymous

July 6, 2016

I was a patient of Dr. Weber's in the 1980s, and he was such a kind, caring, compassionate doctor. I've never found another who was so reassuring and personable. I am very sorry to learn of his passing. Best wishes to his family.

April 11, 2016

What a great man and a great loss to all. My condolences to his family. This man will never be forgotten by me. He saw me after I ended up in MICU after the birth of my child. Such a kind hearted, wonderful physician. He did a kidney biopsy on me and I was so scared, but somehow he was able to calm me. Then he called me one day to give me lab results and left me a message at work. It was my birthday, and much to my surprise, he knew it and sang me happy birthday over the phone. I will never forget him. He is no doubt with many jewels in Heaven. Thank you for sharing him! God bless!

Burt Odenheimer

January 26, 2016

Rosemary,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Hugh was was a wonderful person who will be missed by many. He touched many lives.
Burt and Jane Odenheimer

Kay Daugherty (Bills)

December 18, 2015

Sad to hear the loss of a great person and a great Doctor, you will be missed my many

Jody & Dan McDowell

December 17, 2015

Our sincere sympathy. So sorry to hear of his passing. Dr Weber, very outstanding Doctor which we loved so much.

FAE COLE

December 10, 2015

To the family of Dr. Hugo Weber may the Lord bless and keep you. I worked with Dr. Weber and took care of many of his patients at St. Francis Hospital. He was a kind man and easy to work with.

William Comley

December 10, 2015

Dear Rosemary and family, I learned today of a man who took care of me as my doctor from 1975 till his retirement in 2006. I first saw him in 1975 as a new patient and at the time I didn't have a GP. I asked him if he would be and he said yes and the rest is history. What a kind man. I went to his retirement gathering at KNP and said my goodbyes and he said he was moving to Illinois and I would be in good hands here at KNP.. He'll be missed! Thank you my friend for being who you are.

MIssy Hampel

December 5, 2015

I had the privilege to work with Dr. Weber. He took the time to teach me and had great patience when I was a young nurse. I considered him a mentor and someone I respected as I worked with him over the years in the MICU. He spoke so highly of his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Weber was a class act, he will be missed!

Jill Meints

December 5, 2015

I met Hugo this summer and was immediately charmed by him. What a wonderful man. Rest in peace beautiful soul.

December 4, 2015

Sorry to hear of Hugh's passing. Our sincere sympathy. We missed seeing you at Magdalen when you moved to Peoria.

Harry Simpson

December 4, 2015

Rest Hugo, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Beth (Blundell) Smith

December 4, 2015

Dr. Weber was a well respected physician and pioneer of nephrology in Wichita, KS for many years. He took very good care of the people who became his patients. Even after his move,as a professional serving patients with end stage renal disease in the Wichita community, I continued to hear from patients who had been grateful for his care. He presented professionally and held to high standards of care. He used his talents well.

To God be the Glory!

Remembering Rosemary and those he loved.

Linda Landoll

December 4, 2015

Rosemary, You are in my prayers. I have very fond memories of both you at St. Francis. May his soul rest in peace.

Denise Johnson

December 4, 2015

Hugo was a resident at our health care center at Lutheran Hillside Village. My heartfelt condolences go out to his immediate family at this time.

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