Aloysius Weber

Aloysius Philip Weber, 86, of Park, departed this life on June 3, 2015 at Gove County Medical Center. He was born on Sept 27, 1928 to Jakob and Rosa (Herrman) Weber on the family farm, south of Park. He attended school and graduated from Park High School in 1947. He worked on the family farm until being drafted into the army in 1951. He served his country as a field medic in Korea until the spring of 1953. Al was united in marriage to Annunciata Wildeman on May 18, 1953. To this union were born seven children, Gwen, Dan, Allan, Marita, Stacy, Kevin and Alanna. Al and Ann farmed North of Park for 60 years. He was a rural mail carrier for many years, retiring in 1994. Al was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus. He joined the K of C in 1951, became the Park Council’s treasurer in 1960 and served faithfully in the positon until 2014. Al was an avid gardener, he could spend hours on end tying up tomato plants, weeding and watering. It was a real joy to share his produce with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Celestine, Bart, Henry, Tony, Msgr. John George and Martin; sisters, Minnie and Dilly.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years; his children, Gwen (Kevin) Offutt, of Healy, Dan (Vickie) Weber, of Park, Allan (Connie) Weber, of Quinter, Marty (Herb) Cressler, of Hoxie, Stacy (Jerry) Wagoner, of Haxtun, CO, Fr Kevin Weber, of Hays and Alanna (Laura) Woodward-Weber, of Healy; 17 grandchildren and 29 great Grandchildren; brothers, Larry and Sil (Esther) Weber; sisters, Maggie Gassmann, Marie Meier and sister-in-law, Katherine Weber.

Visitation will be held 5-8:00pm on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Park. Vigil Service will be at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30am on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery with military honors. Memorials are suggested to Diocese of Salina Vocations Education Fund or Masses in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley KS 67748. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com