Louise Eleanor Weber, 98

Published 8:56 am Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Louise Eleanor Weber, 98

Louise Eleanor Weber, 98, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, with her sons at her side, at Our House Senior Living.

Louise was born Feb. 21, 1919, in Clarissa, Minnesota, the daughter of Anton and Josie (Kos) Krob. She attended school in Rose Creek and began to work at Hormel Foods at the age of 16. Louise worked there for 46 years. On April 13, 1943, she married Lester W. Weber. The couple raised two sons.

A longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Austin, Louise was very active in her church and with the WFLA Lodge #38 of Austin. Louise enjoyed spoiling her sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was the most giving person in both spirit and material.

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Survivors include her two sons, Donald (Rosalie) Weber, Omaha, Nebraska, and Roger (Karen) Weber, Hibbing, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Annie, Josh (Katie), Joe (Leah), Travis, and Kendra; six great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Candace, Tegan, Maya, Korbin, and Elliana; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Louise is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three siblings.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Tamke officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to the family or to the donor’s choice.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.