Lee M. Weber

Lee Martin Weber 75, of Dubuque, passed on the evening of March 8, 2025, we lost the most important man in the world to us. Some of you may have known him as a friend, teacher, neighbor, mentor, classmate, teammate, soldier or coworker. We know him as husband, father and grandfather. Three simple titles yet Lee Martin Weber was anything but a simple man. He had so many wonderful qualities in his 6 ft. 6 in. frame we hardly know what to say. Lee’s big heart was pretty obvious. He was always kind to everyone whether he knew you or not. This dad called his grown children every night just to say “Good night, I love you!” He made it to every program, mass, kiddie movie and Grandparent’s Day for his grandson even though many times those car rides or simply walking the distance took all of his strength he could muster. His baby blue eyes spoke volumes. They were the pathway to his soul. He was a gentle man full of hugs and kisses for those he held close. And his smile with that little gap between his front teeth since childhood made him irresistible. You couldn’t help but smile back at him. His sense of humor was subtle but if he succeeded in pulling something on you he’d never forget it. But to pull something on him was even easier which made us love him even more. Lee shared his interests in sports with his family and anyone else who would listen. We enjoyed spending time together taking little vacations, seeing friends and family but most of all Lee just loved to be at home. That was the simplest thing about him.

Lee was born April 2, 1949, the son of Ralph R. “Beans” and Dorothy Kathleen “Kate” (Gamble) Weber. He graduated from Bellevue Public High School in 1967. He then served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War earning the rank of Specialist/5 and also served in the US Army Reserves. Lee married Molly Gallagher on December 5, 1975 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. He graduated from Kirkwood Community College, University of Dubuque, and ultimately earning his Masters Degree at Clarke College. Lee taught his entire career for the Bellevue Community School District and also worked for Hy-Vee in Dubuque during this time. He managed the America Legion and was a Past Commander of Bellevue American Legion Post #273. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with family and friends. He cheered for the Iowa Hawkeyes and prayed for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Survivors include his wife, Molly; children, Jacqueline Weber and Daniel Weber; a grandson, Roman Weber; a sister, Nancy (Arnold) Shileny; brothers and sisters in-law, Paul Hoxmeier, Tim Gallagher, Kathy (Don) Rupp, Bridget Collins, Patty (Randy) Nelson, Erin (Curt) Brace, and Ron Augustine; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, William “Bill” (Ione) Jaynes, Allen “Skip” Weber, Virgina (Richard) Rieckens, Danna Hoxmeier, and Phyllis (Ralph) Cesari; mother and father in-law; Patricia Gallagher, Raymond Gallagher, sisters and brothers in-law; Michael P. Gallagher, Dennis Gallagher, Sheila Augustine, and Ron Collins.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Family will greet family and friends 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, Iowa. Additional Visitation will be 9:30 am – 10:30 am, prior to Mass on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the funeral home. Private Family burial with Military Honors conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273 will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue. Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Lee’s memory.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com