Donald "Don" Weber

Donald Robert Weber

Glenrock, Wyoming

December 18, 1931 – June 23, 2016

Donald Robert Weber, 84, passed away June 23, 2016 at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, WY. Don was born December, 18 1931 in Sussex, WI to Joseph and Hilda Weber. He was one of 12 children. Don attended Sussex Elementary School and graduated from Sussex High School in 1947 and Menomonee Falls High School in 1949. He spent his childhood surrounded by his many siblings and the family's 2 pet black bear cubs. Don spent time teaching them tricks, wrestling with them and taking them to the soda shop for ice cream.

He was a key player of the Sussex Land O' Lakes Rivers basketball team winning the championship for the 1950-51 season. He left Sussex in December 1951 to serve his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. While in Korea, he was assigned to the 84th Engineers and his unit built the Peace Bridge at Panmunjom. He was honorably discharged from the Army in October 1953 receiving numerous medals for his service.

He married Joan Cook on April 24, 1953 and they had three children. He and his family lived in Germantown, WI for many years while he worked for the Canteen Co. in Milwaukee, WI.

In 1983, Don and Joan followed their children to Wyoming residing east of Glenrock for many years. His wife Joan passed away on March 12, 2005. He moved to the Barber Apts. in Glenrock after his property was destroyed by fire in 2005. Don worked for Midwest Motors Express as a truck driver for many years retiring in 2005. He also spent many years cutting wood in the forests of Wyoming with a close family friend.

Don enjoyed fishing the Platte River, ice fishing on Glendo and Boysen Reservoirs, deer and duck hunting, watching basketball and football and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was known for his devotion to his family, his great sense of humor and as the "go to guy" to fix or build anything his family or friends needed.

Don will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his daughter Paula (Jeff) Booth of Casper, WY; son Steve Weber of Evansville, WY; and daughter Jill (Vic) Potter of Glenrock, WY; grandsons Jed (Amy) Booth of Casper, WY, Justin (Nicole) Fulwiler of Venice, FL, Zane (Natalie) Potter and Cameron Potter, both from Casper, and granddaughters Shannon Ashworth and Amber Godoy of Phoenix, AZ; great grandchildren Kaytlin and Colter Booth, Christian Ashworth, Elijah, Xavier, Gavin and Mason Godoy, Ezra, Eden and Eli Fulwiler and Brielle and soon to be born Baby Boy Potter. Also he is survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and by his many friends.

Don was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Joan, his parents and several brothers and sisters.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 710 E. 2nd Street, Casper, WY. The Celebration will continue at the Casper VFW Hall, 1800 Bryan Stock Trail, Casper, WY. The family requests that guests dress in casual attire.
Memorials in Don's name may be made to Central Wyoming Hospice, 319 S. Wilson, Casper, WY 82601 or VFW Post 9439, 1800 Bryan Stock Trail, Casper, WY 82601.

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