John Weltmeyer
1932 - 2014
John Weltmeyer
1932 - 2014
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BORN
1932
DIED
2014
John Weltmeyer Obituary
Born: June 29, 1932; In Homewood
Died: May 26, 2014; In Joliet
John W. Weltmeyer, age 81, at rest Monday, May 26, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Born June 29, 1932 in Homewood, IL, he also resided in Harvey, IL for several years until moving to Joliet in 1960. Retired from Union Local #174 after many years of service. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in Korea. He was an avid coin hunter and wood crafter.
Beloved husband of the late Edna M. (nee Hibner); loving father of Karen L. (David) Korte of Sheridan, IL, John M. (Belinda) Weltmeyer of Morris, IL, Janet L. (Lonnie D.) Nance of Springfield, MO and Larry S. (Leslie A.) Weltmeyer of Joliet, IL; grandfather of Sharilyn (Jon) Wipf, Tami (Shawn) Rutan, Rebecca Korte; Philip Weltmeyer, Sandra, Joseph and Ashanti; Johnathon, Elizabeth and Joseph Nance; and Megan Weltmeyer; one great-granddaughter, Nadia; one brother, Roy Weltmeyer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Frank W. and Beatrice (nee Zype) Weltmeyer; two sisters, Genevieve Osika and Vera Osborn; and one brother, Norman Weltmeyer.
Funeral Services for John W. Weltmeyer will be Friday, May 30, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Memorials in his name to First Assembly of God Church would be appreciated.
Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com
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Dale Wachs
June 1, 2014
It is hard to think of Uncle John being absent from this world. We will miss his laughter and positive attitude. But our loss is heaven's gain. And it is so pleasant to think of he and Aunt Edna back together again. John, Karen, Janet and Larry, God bless and comfort you. And remember, the crossing from this life to the next is one that we will all make. But one day we will ALL be on the other side of the river. That will be a time of happiness that we cannot imagine.
Larry Koppen
May 29, 2014
John was a mentor of mine and was there for me when I widowed. John was A giant in my faith. See you in Glory bro!
Marjorie Herron
May 28, 2014
Our sympathy and prayers to your whole family on your loss. We have known John and Edna since before they married, He was always a good man who followed his christian faith.
Marjorie and Stewart Herron
Johnathon Nance
May 28, 2014
My grandfather was truly an example of what it means to be a Godly man. One of my earliest childhood memories of him was when I was about 5 years old. We had just arrived to visit for Christmas and I was sleeping in the basement. Around three in the morning I woke up to use the bathroom and heard someone talking. I came up the stairs to investigate and discovered my grandfather in one of the rooms on his knees praying. When I asked him what he was doing he simply replied, "I am talking with Jesus!" I said okay and began to walk out of the room when my grandpa said before you leave can I pray for you. After the prayer I went back to bed. Even though I do not remember what he prayed for me this has always stuck with me because it has reminded me of 1 Thessalonians 5:17, "pray continually." My grandfather was a great man of prayer.
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