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James Weber Obituary
James Weber passed away August 2, 2024, at the age of 78. Jim was well known as the radio voice of the Toledo Mud Hens. Jim was born August 27, 1945 to Robert and Lucy Weber. He was proud to be in the first graduating class from Bowsher High School. Jim began his professional life at Jeep. His passion and lifelong career began by accident filling in for a friend as the play-by-play radio announcer for high school games in the early 1970s. This eventually led to the role of a lifetime. For 49 seasons Jim Weber was the radio voice of the Toledo Mud Hens. As was once said, his voice was the soundtrack of Toledo's summer. Jim was the first broadcaster inducted into the International League Hall of Fame. He broadcast his final game the night of August 1, 2024. He had a streak of 6,395 consecutive games spanning his 49 years.
Jim and his beloved wife Katharina "Kay" were married for 58 years. He was the proud father of Christine (Dave) Heflinger and Mary Fong (Kevin Steiger) and grandfather of Meredith Hamilton and Ryan Fong. He found incredible joy the last 4 years as the great grandfather of Drake Tosha.
There will be no services. Donations in memory of Jim should be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Weber
Barbara Weber Carman
August 16, 2024
Condolences to Kay and the girls. Mud Hens games will never sound the same.
With love
Pamela (Smith} Dealey
August 13, 2024
This is Pamela the my hands Photographer at the old stadium I also did photographs for Jim’s daughter I’ve never met a more happy lucky person in my life he’s definitely gonna be missed we have always kept in touch at each other‘s birthdays I will see you in heaven
Dave boninsegna
August 9, 2024
Thank you for the memories and the baseball chats. Your encouragement to my daughter Zoe on her starting communication major at UT meant alot. RIP
Nadine Binkowski
August 6, 2024
So sorry to hear about Jim´s passing. Always friendly and talkative with a sense of humor. Will be missed. A very nice neighbor. Nadine
Larry Moriarty
August 6, 2024
I am a lifelong Rochester Red Wings fan. Whenever Rochester played Toledo I always listened to a couple innings of Jim´s broadcast because it was so enjoyable. His style was as comfortable as your favorite pair of slippers.
Marty Nave
August 5, 2024
As a long time fan of the Syracuse Mets (Chiefs, Sky chiefs) I want to express my deepest sympathies on Jim's passing. I remember Jim in the press box at old MacArthur Stadium and NBT Bank Stadium. May he rest in peace .
Bill & Marg Grochowalski
August 5, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pam and Steve Leid
August 5, 2024
Sending thoughts and prayers to Jim's friends family and the mud hens organization.
Pam and Steve Leid
Dorothy Welniak
August 5, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Bernie and I had a lot of fun with Jim. Bernie will be joining him shortly and they can talk baseball. Rest in peace my friend.
Linda Cook
August 5, 2024
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim family. I was 12 yrs old when Jim started doing the play by play for mud hens. I looked forward to hearing his call of the game. He will be deeply missed.
August 5, 2024
Loved the old stadium, you an Chris Metzger were a good team.
Rick Gross
August 4, 2024
Jim always gave me a smile and a wave at the games!
I am going to miss that.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Usher Rick Gross
Gary and Georgia Koch
August 4, 2024
Gary and I were neighbors of yours when we both lived on Bowles Court in Maumee during the mid 60's. We remember having good times together. I also went to Bowsher with him. We were so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We have thought about you both many times.
Lu
August 4, 2024
Rest in Peace Mof, my long-time friend. Say hi to Gil. See ya soon.
Gregory Zeller
August 4, 2024
Our prayers are with Jim And his family. RIP Jim.
Greg Zeller
Cathy Bardwell Limes
August 4, 2024
Fun memories, with Jim, during and after many of the Mud Hen Games. My mother, sister, 2 kids and so many friends spent hours in "The Roost" and on trips to away games, back in the 70's and 80's. Thanks, Jim.
Ken Drill
August 4, 2024
I first met Jim working at Jeep in the model shop. He was a stock chaser, helping to keep parts on hand for the many projects. He had a great sense of humor and a love for sports. RIP.
Laura McConnell
August 4, 2024
Thoughts and prayers for Jim's family...Kay and Jim were our neighbors as well as my grandparents
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