Robert W. Weihe

WEIHE, BURROUGHS, SABINE, BYER

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 2/15/2011 at 11:12:16

Robert W. Weihe, 79, of Coralville died peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Sunday, February 13 at Lensing’s Oak Hill, 210 Holiday Rd. in Coralville. Visitation will be from 1 pm until service time. Following the service, a reception for family and friends will be held at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Johnson County Humane Society.
Bob was born on October 16, 1931 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Wesley and Esther (Burroughs) Weihe. He grew up in Oak Park, IL and attended Westminster College and the University of Illinois. In 1953, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and served during The Korean Conflict as a commissioned Naval Aviator. On September 14, 1957, Bob married Lois Sabine in Nashville, IL. For nearly 35 years, Bob worked as a Sales Service Manager for both Owens Brush Company and Anchor Brush Company, later retiring in 1990.
In his free time, Bob loved to travel in his motorhome with his wife and family pets. He was also a member of the Coralville United Methodist Church and the Military Affairs Association. Most importantly, Bob loved to spend time with his family and especially enjoyed his time spent with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Lois of Coralville, a son John (Patty) Weihe and their children Olivia, Griffin and Barrett of Coralville, a son Douglas (Theresa) Weihe and their children Ella and Sarah of Coralville, and a daughter Anne (Steve) Byer and their children Dustin and Shelby of Oceanside, CA. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother William, a daughter-in-law Judi Weihe and a grandson Brock.