Bernard George Weber Jr Obituary (1938 - 2006)

Calais – Bernard George Weber Jr., 67, died peacefully at his home Saturday, September 16, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. Bernard was born in Illertissen, Germany, October 1, 1938, son of the late Carl and Walburga Weber, and his adoptive parents, the late Bernard and Rose Mary (Ripple) Weber Sr. While serving in the US Navy, he married Sharon Etter on November 23, 1963 at Bainbridge Naval Training Center in Maryland. Bernard graduated from Emery University in Atlanta, GA with a degree in Chemistry and Psychology. He retired from General Motors as a Labor Relations Administrator after 40 years of service. Bernard enjoyed gardening, NASCAR, music, football, and his four beautiful grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Erich, Johann Baptist, and Anton Weber, all of Germany. Surviving are his loving wife of over 42 years, Sharon Weber; three children, Karl Weber of Calais, Christina Taylor and husband Landon of Kiev, Ukraine, and Erik Weber and his partner Chris Chwal of Pipersville, PA; three sisters, Elizabeth Buerzle, Marianna Rubin, and Rose Weber and a brother, Franz Weber, all of Germany; four grandchildren, Laura Rose Taylor, Benjamin Paul Taylor, Tyler James Chwal-Weber, and Evan Paul Chwal-Weber; many nieces and nephews; and his faithful canine companion, Lillie. Memorials: American Cancer Society, One Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086 Visitations: 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Monday, September 18th, 2006 at Mays Funeral Home (map/driving directions) Services: 10:00AM at St. James The Greater R.C. Church on Tuesday, September 19th, 2006 (map/driving directions)