Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Fred Weiler

Aug 23rd, 1926 - Dec 18th, 2017

 

     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.