Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Doug Weiler
Oct 25th, 1953 - Jan 2nd, 2016Douglas E. Weiler, age 62, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Doug was born October 25, 1953, in Olney, the son of William E. “Bill” and Berneta (Lutz) Weiler. He married Ruth Ann Jones on March 1, 1980, in Clay City.
Doug worked at NAL as a technician for over 28 years. Prior to that he drove a truck and worked at Ames Handle Factory. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, all types of hunting, and pursuing his photography passion, was owner of Country Images Photography. Doug was a trained weather spotter and would closely follow the weather. In the past, he liked to golf, ride motorcycles, and formerly was a Ham Radio Operator. He also served as a first responder and member of the Clay City Fire Department for 15 years. Doug was a member of National Wildlife Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Whitetails Unlimited. He loved and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren.
Doug is survived by his wife: Ruth Ann Weiler of Clay City; 3 children: Angela (Dustin) Noden of Ft. Collins, CO, Amanda (David) Wilson of St. Louis, MO, and Layton Weiler of Clay City; his mother: Berneta Weiler of Clay City; 3 grandchildren: Elliott Noden, Noelle Wilson, and Norah Wilson; 3 brothers: Alan (Doris) Weiler of Maiden, NC, Chris Weiler of Clay City, and Mark (Joyce) Weiler of Clay City; along with aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father: William E. “Bill” Weiler; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Paul and Sarah Jones; and niece: Andrea Weiler.
The funeral service for Doug Weiler will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in the Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter (CCARS) or Fur A Good Paws.