Emil Lee Weber M.D.

Emil Lee Weber M.D.

Evansville, Ind. - With overwhelming heartbreak yet thankfulness knowing that he is with our Savior, we share that our precious hero took his last breath on May 24, 2021. He left behind his beloved wife of almost 59 years, Jan, a son, Eric (Biljana) Weber, of Evansville, two daughters, Tish (Curt) Petty of Cumming, Georgia, Kimber (Jeff) Scarlett, of Evansville, and eight grandchildren, Evan and Sasha Weber; Hannah and Quinn Petty; and Lukas, Savanah, Juleah, and Caden Scarlett. He is also survived by his sister, Marlene Agee. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mildred and Emil Weber, and brother, Lowell Weber. Emil loved and attended Christian Fellowship Church and was an active member in the choir and orchestra. He also enjoyed his Civil War Band in which he participated until Covid-19.

Emil is so very loved, and his absence will leave a chasm in all of our lives. He was fully committed to his family and his fellow man. He dedicated his entire life to the service of others in the medical field. He was a man of unshakable conviction; a man of integrity and honor; and a beautiful soul who loved and experienced life to its fullest. His desire to experience all things was evident in his varied hobbies-world travel, history, philosophy, outer space, animals, skiing, Formula 1 racing, music, tennis, and, of course, his children and grandchildren.

Emil was born in Evansville on March 22, 1939, the middle of three children, to Mildred and Emil Weber. He grew up working in his family's hardware store on Weinbach Avenue. Emil attended Bosse High School and Indiana University-- undergraduate and medical school. He then joined the Air Force to serve his country where he worked as a general surgeon. After his service, Emil decided to specialize in neurosurgery; he attended Duke University to complete his residency program. Emil and Jan then moved back to Evansville where he began his practice, servicing Evansville and the surrounding areas. After 34 years of dedicated service, Emil retired from neurosurgery but stayed busy consulting for Deaconess and chaired the Indiana Donor Network to help raise awareness and develop standards to improve organ donation throughout the state. He also served on the board of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation's Medical Professionals Academy. Then in 2005, he was awarded the prestigious Indiana State Sagamore of the Wabash Award. Emil continued to study the world and serve his fellow man until the very end. Although we long for more time with him, God determined that it was time for Emil to take his place in Heaven.

We are so grateful to God for blessing us with this wonderful husband, father, grandfather, doctor, and friend. We are who we are because of his life and example; we will miss him and honor him in our memory every day.

A celebration of Emil's life will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Christian Fellowship Church, 4100 Millersburg Rd., Evansville, IN 47725 with Pastor Dale Beaver officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery where the Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military honors.

Friends may visit from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Christian Fellowship Church and again from 9:00 am until service time at the church on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Indiana Donor Network, 3760 Guion Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46222.

Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.