Weber, Victor 1875-1937

WEBER, WILHELMI

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 6/10/2023 at 13:49:29

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Tuesday, September 21, 1937

Death Claims Victor Weber, Old Resident.
Well Known Citizen and Athlete Succumbs To a Lingering Illness.

Death claimed Victor Weber, 61, popular and well known resident of LeMars at his home, 208 First Avenue NE, Sunday afternoon, after a lingering illness. His condition had been critical for several weeks.

Coming to Remsen forty-three years ago from Luxemburg, Europe, Mr. Weber soon gained acquaintances and friends and was widely known in Plymouth and adjoining counties. His personality and good fellowship were natural assets, coupled with good sense and a broad view of life.

Victor Weber was born at Sandweller in the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, December 3, 1875, and when a youth learning of opportunities in America, came to join many of his countrymen already settled in northwest Iowa.

He was a blacksmith by trade, although in his youth he worked at other occupations. After living in Remsen, he came to LeMars, where he operated a smithy for five years. He conducted a poolroom in the Union Hotel for several years and then moved to Willmar, Minn., where he operated bowling alleys.

Returning to LeMars, he worked for the late Mike Auer for nine years and later re-engaged in the blacksmith business.

For the past eleven years, he conducted bowling alleys in the armory building.

Mr. Weber was a fine workman and while working for others was faithful and conscientious.

He was a supporter of all kinds of athletic sports, and an enthusiast in bowling. He was champion in the singles in the national bowling tournament at St. Paul in 1914, and won many medals in bowling tournaments held in various cities.

Mr. Weber was married to Miss Anna Wilhelmi in 1903. She survives him with seven children, Olga and Katherine, of LeMars; Dick, of Spencer; Clarence, Herbert, Mary Ann and Lois, of LeMars. Two brothers and a sister reside at the old home in Luxemburg.

FUNERAL ON WEDNESDAY.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock in St. Joseph church, Mgr. J. D. Fisch officiating.