Milton "Mick" Weber
Milton G. “Mick” Weber, 85, of Freeburg, IL, born June 21, 1927, in Lenzburg Township, IL, died Saturday, August 11, 2012, at his residence.
Mick was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. Following World War II, he worked as a mechanic for Auffenberg Ford and Oliver C. Joseph automobile dealerships in Belleville. In 1964, he founded Mick’s Auto Repair in Freeburg, IL. He was a journeyman mechanic with Metro East Auto Lodge for 66 years.
Mr. Weber was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Freeburg, IL, and the Freeburg Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles, racing, boating, and the annual family vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks. He especially enjoyed his family – children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren – and friends.
Mick was preceded in death by his parents, George and Olinda, nee Kraft, Weber; a sister, Delores McGraw; a brother, Leroy Weber; and a granddaughter, Heather Deterding.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Betty Jo, nee Lucash, Weber, whom he married June 24 1950;
four sons, Milton L. (Cynthia) Weber of Freeburg, IL,
Rev. Darrell (Marjorie) Weber of Millstadt, IL,
Neal B. (Carmen) Weber of Fenton, MO,
and Scott B. (Julie) Weber of Freeburg, IL;
14 grandchildren, Erica (Brad) Haas, Brandon (Malissa) Weber, Derek Weber,
Ian Weber, Melissa Weber, Joshua Weber,
Rachel Weber, Alec Weber, Garrett Weber,
Jayce Conway, Camden Weber, Corinne Weber,
Kim Wachtel, and Melissa Proctor;
12 great-grandchildren, Mikayla Weber, Braden Haas, Reagan Haas,
Awstin Weber, Caleb Weber, Corey Jones, Taylor Deterding, Lainie Deterding,
Alex Wachtel, Blake Dahm, Jaylan Proctor, and Shaylan Proctor;
a brother, Floyd (Juanita) Weber of Freeburg, IL;
a sister-in-law, Ethel Weber of Freeburg, IL; a brother-in-law, Alan McGraw of Roodhouse, IL;
and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made St. Paul’s United Church of Christ or to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL, and from 12 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Freeburg, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Freeburg, IL, with the Rev. Hugh Fitz officiating.
Burial with full military honors will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Freeburg, IL.
Our deepest sympathy to the Weber family.
Gary and Gayle Buss & Family, Venedy, IL, 62214
Uncle Mick, you will be missed and remembered by many. Thanks for all the memories.
Doug and Linda Elden, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63129
Darrell, accept my sympathy on the passing of your dad. Remembering you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
june grab benedick, belleville, il,
Thanks for all your love and care, and all you have done for us! We love you! Scott, Julie, Jayce, Camden and Corinne
Julie Weber, Freeburg, Il, 62243
Dad and Grandpa, We will miss you dearly! Your life made a lasting impression on ours - we are very thankful to the Lord for you and all the good times we had together! We look forward to being reunited at the Resurrection! love ya, Neal, Carmen, Alec, and Garrett
Neal Weber Family, Fenton, Missouri, 63026
To Milton and all the Weber family--I have countless memories of being around your family that envolved your Dad and how much he helped us with our music in ways I didn't realize at the time. He had his way of being special and doing acts of kindness without you realizing it till afterward--You all were truly blessed to have him. And i am thankfull to have known him. Sad for your loss- Rich
RICH WAKEFIELD , COLUMBIA , IL, 62236
We will miss Mick. It was a pleasure to have been friends with him. We always enjoyed kidding around with him at the shop. We are sad for your family's loss.
Betty and mark, Mascoutah, Il, 62258
Deepest condolences to the all the Weber family. You are in my thoughts and prayers, now and through the years.
Cindi Petri, Clearwater, FL,
Dad and Grandpa, We will miss you dearly! Your life made a lasting impression on ours - we are very thankful to the Lord for you and all the good times we had together! We look forward to being reunited at the Resurrection! love ya, Neal, Carmen, Alec, and Garrett
Neal Weber Family, Fenton, Missouri, 63026
OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS TO THE WEBER FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
WILL AND MOLLY FISCHER, FREEBURG , IL., 62243
Thinking of you all. Sending you our love.
Jeanne LeBrell-Powers and Jim Powers, Bloomington, IN, 47401
DEAR BETTY ARE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY.ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
JAMES and MARY HUFFMAN SR, FREEBURG, ILLINOIS, 62243
Mick was a part of that greatest generation and they just dont come any better than that. We'll forever remember him putting our old trucks back in good working order. He passed his good work ethic on to a great family. Our sincere sympathy!
Ken & Mary Meng, Freeburg, IL,
It's been a pleasure knowing Mick . He has inspired me so many times with all the wonderful stories he took time to tell me. He will be greatly missed , our prayers are with the family. His Cracker Barrel server and friend. Mark Miller www.Music4himnow.com.
Mark Miller, Freeburg , Illinois, 62243
My condolences to the Weber family. It was a pleasure knowing Mick. Galen Baker
Galen K. Baker, Belleville, Il, 62226
We wish to send our sympathy to the entire family. It is very hard to loose a loved one. It will also be diffrent passing the station and knowing ' Mick' will no longer be there. We are sorry for your loss and that you rest knowing he is now with the Good Lord!!!
The Stanley Jung family, Freeburg, Il, 62243
To the Weber family, You all lost a great man. He was the best MGB specialiat around. He serviced my MGB for over 20 years. So sorry for your loss. Roger
Roger Rubemeyer, Freeburg, ILL, 62243
I would like to offer my condolences to the Weber family.
Joy, Chatsworth, CA, 9311
I met Mick in 1970 when my 1967 E-type (recently purchased from a nefarious used car dealer in St. Louis) developed a knock. I had previously left it at the dealer, but they made no progress and a friend recommended Mick. I had to leave for school so my Mom took the car by for him to look at. When he learned it belonged to a college kid he was hesitant to take it on - "kid will just tear it up again". Mom convinced him I was a true car guy and inherited the problem not created it. Mom was a National debate champ. I could go on and on about his wonderful work and the 25 years he kept the old Jag going, but the important things were his honesty and ability.
Richard Weinberg, Du Quoin, IL, 62832-1225
Dear Weber Family, Mick you have always been a treasure to us, bringing new life into our collection of old vehicles. You always had a smile and kind words as well which made for a special encounter. Rest in peace dear friend, you will be missed by many.
Mimi and Rodger
Mimi and Rodger Davis, Freeburg, Il, 62243