FRED DeWEBER BURIED AT ARLINGTON TUESDAY, MAR. 9

Pioneer Merchant of Arlington Dies After Long Illness

Fred DeWeber, well known pioneer merchant of Arlington, died at his home there Saturday evening following an illness of several years.

Mr. Weber was born on a farm north of Fontanelle on April 15, 1871, and in 1881 came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Weber, to Arlington, then known as Bell Creek. He attended the public schools until he was 13 years of age, at which time he gave up his school work to assist his father in his general merchandise store. In 1892 he was united in marriage to Lois M. Lewis, and in 1907 he bought the store of his father, and conducted the business until three years ago when he was forced to give up all activities on account of failing health.

Mr. Weber took an active interest in all public affairs. He served as a director on the executive board of the Federation of Nebraska Retailers; he was a member of Hiram lodge, No. 52, A.F. and A.M., and also a thirty second degree Mason.

Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, Harold D. Weber of Arlington; one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Hillegass of Omaha; one brother, Don C. Weber; two grandsons and one nephew, Leo Weber, also of Arlington.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Arlington Methodist church at 2:30 o’clock and was conducted by the Rev. Ralph P. Rasmussen, assisted by the Rev. H. C. Van Valkenburgh.

#2-March 11, 1937- Arlington Review Herald- Fred De Weber

Fred De Weber was born on April 15, 1871 on a farm north of Fontanelle and passed away March 6, 1937 at his home in Arlington. He came to Arlington, then called Bell Creek in 1881. He attended school until he was thirteen years of age when he left school to help his father in the general merchandise business.

In 1892 he was united in marriage to Loie M. Lewis. In 1907 he bought his father’s business and conducted his own business until three years ago when he was forced to retire because of failing health.

He was a member of Hiram Lodge No. 52, A.F. and A.M., a 32nd degree mason and a member of the Eastern Star.

Besides his widow he is survived by one son, Harold, of Arlington, one daughter Mrs. W.H. Hillegass of Omaha, one brother, Don C. Weber of Arlington, two grandsons, one nephew and on great nephew.

Funeral services were held at the home at 2:15 Tuesday afternoon and at 2:30 at the Methodist Church and were conducted by Rev. Ralph P. Rasmussen assisted by Rev. H.C. Van Valkenburgh. Mrs. Otto Renard and Miss Marian Menking sang two duets, “Abide With Me” and Lead Kindly Light,” and Therlo Reckmeyer sang a solo, “Rest Thee Sad Heart.” Mrs. Alice Newcom was pianist during the services.

Pallbearers were C.A. Menking, A.C. Boldt, Stanley Dixon, Ernest Laaker, Raymond Ludwig and Rhea Gilfry.

Among those from out of town who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hillegass and son, of Omaha, Whit Lewis and Wm. Yates of Hoisington, Kansas, C.S. Hillegass and Mrs. And Mrs. P.C. Hillegass of Rising City, besides a number of friends from Omaha, Fremont, Lincoln, Blair, and Kennard.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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