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Aug 23rd, 1926 - Dec 18th, 2017Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. Masonic Service
Interment: Clay City Cemetery with military honors
Fred Eugene Weiler, age 91, of Flora, Illinois, and former Clay City resident, passed away Monday night, December 18, 2017, at his home.
He was born August 23, 1926, in Clay City, to Eugene and Marie (Holman) Weiler. He was united in marriage to Audrey Nadine Bissey on March 8, 1946, in Clay City, and they have shared 71 anniversaries together.
Fred was a farmer. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II, and was Past Commander of Clay City American Legion. He was also a member of Clay City United Methodist Church, a member and Past Master of the Clay City Masonic Lodge, served on the Clay City School Board, and drove a school bus.
Fred is survived by his wife: Audrey Weiler of Flora; children: Richard (Rebecca) Weiler of Durango, CO, Kathy (Mike) Kitley of Flora, and Teresa (Fred) Verner of Santa Fe, NM; 6 grandchildren: Jeff Weiler of Lodi, CA, Jamie (Andy) Myers of Flora, Troy (Amy) Kitley of Flora, Tracy (Abby) Kitley of Flora, Katelyn (Jacob) Shapiro of West Lafayette, IN, and Dr. Ryan (Dr. Kari) Verner of Houston, TX; 6 great-grandchildren: Mallory and Marli Myers, Emma, Halle and Landree Kitley, and Andrew Kitley; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother: Bill Weiler; and 2 sisters: Norma Cummins and Anna Mary Carrington.
A funeral service for Fred Weiler will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in the Clay City Cemetery with military honors. A visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday evening with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Fred’s memory may be given to Clay City United Methodist Church or Clay County Hospice and these will be accepted through the funeral home.
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Audrey, Rick, Kathy,Teresa and families we are sending our condolences and prayers. Fred was such a warm, sweet and loving guy and know he will be missed by all.
Kathy and Family: We are sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I was so sorry to see Fred had passed away. My prayers are with you and all the family. I know how it feels to go through this!
Audrey, Rick, Kathy, Teresa and families. So very sorry to see this..Fond memories of Fred from buses and church. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred will forever be one of the finest men we were Blessed to know and he will be remembered and missed. Our sympathy to all of his family.
We are very sorry for your loss.
Fred was a kind, gentle and wonderful man. He will be greatly missed and we are so sorry for your loss. Love, Carl & Kaye
Fond memories of Fred as the bus driver. Also at Church. Audrey, Rick, Kathy, and Teresa, we will be thinking of you in your time of sorrow. From the Carroll Murbarger family.
Dearest Audrey, Rick Kathy, Teresa and other loved ones - we are so sorry to hear of Uncle Fred's passing. I have so many memories of visiting the farm and busy mornings in the Weiler home. He was a true gem and will be sorely missed by all. I will see you on Friday
I am so sorry for your loss Theresa. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
So for your loss...he was a wonderful man and will always have a special place in our hearts. ..sending prayers and hugs
We are never ready to lase them, my heart is with you Rick and your family. A long road came to a crossroad, I believe that your dad has new life without pain, sickness, or worry.
Was very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Rick and Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Sending my sincerest thoughts and prayers for you all! Hugs!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I pray that comforts you all. His smile, gracious heart, diligent work ethic, keen sense of humor will be missed by all. I’m happy that Uncle Fred is with his family in Heaven now. What a reunion it must be!
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