David Weber

David A. Weber, 62, a lighthearted, loving soul of rural Oakley, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the Logan County Hospital, surrounded by family and the prayerful community he loved. He was born December 13, 1955, in Oakley, to Celestine and Katherine (Brungardt) Weber. Growing up, David enjoyed playing and helping on the farm, which was his lifelong passion. In 1974, he graduated from Grinnell High School. After graduating high school, he went to Goodland Vo-Tech for two years to master his carpentry skills. He enjoyed working with his hands, and making improvements to his own farm equipment. David married the love of his life, Cheri Jacobs, on June 12, 1982, in Leoville, KS. Together they moved to Wichita, where Cheri continued her education, and he worked for Hereford Cattle Operations, in Haven, KS. They then moved to Great Bend, where David worked in the maintenance department at the Black Angus Restaurant and Hotel, and helped on the family farm. In 1990 David, Cheri, Erica and Stephanie returned to the family farm south of Oakley. David began his own farming operation in 1992. He was a devoted family man, and was passionate about serving St. Joseph’s Church, school, community, surrounding area and others in need. Most people comment on David’s loving generosity, as he always took the time to visit or call. In addition, he was known for his sense of humor and friendly smile. He served on the board for the Gove County FSA Committee, as well as, the St. Joseph School Council. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and previously served as Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight. David remained an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish, including the school up to his death.



He was preceded in death by his father, Celestine J. Weber; son, Matthew David Weber; sister-in-law, Rose Weber and nephew, Joseph Weber.



He is survived by his wife, Cheri, of Oakley; daughters, Erica (Luke) Hayden, of Hutchinson, KS, Stephanie (Scott) Storie, of Aurora, CO and Joni Weber, of Oakley; grandchildren, Makayla Hayden, Alec and Emily Storie; his mother, Katherine Weber, of rural Oakley; brothers, William (Barbara), John (Nancy), Jacob (Michele), Edwin (Karen) and Leonard (Donna) and sisters, Margie (Gary) Dohm and Mary Ann (Phillip) Rietcheck; twenty-seven nieces and nephews, and countless friends.



Visitation is 4:00-6:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018 at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. A vigil will take place at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the church, with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church or School or the Joey Weber Endowment Fund at DSNWK, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com