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Bill Weber


1961 – 2020

Posted 10/12/20

Armstrong resident and Glasgow business owner Bill Weber, 59, passed away at his home following a three-month battle with cancer.

William August Weber was born September 24, 1961 in Fayette, Mo., …

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Bill Weber


1961 – 2020

Posted

Armstrong resident and Glasgow business owner Bill Weber, 59, passed away at his home following a three-month battle with cancer.

William August Weber was born September 24, 1961 in Fayette, Mo., a son to Martine and Rose Ann (Heisler) Weber. Bill graduated from Glasgow High School in 1980. He furthered his education at Bailey Technical School in Kansas City and graduated on April 17, 1981. Bill bought a filling station in Glasgow and turned the business into Weber Automotive in 1984. In the early 90’s Bill received more education in autobody repair. Weber Automotive soon became J&B Fleet Service, and they started working with UPS to perform body work on their freight vehicles. Bill owned and operated his shop for over 35 years. On August 3, 2002, Bill married Carolyn Benner at their home in rural Armstrong. Carolyn preceded Bill in death earlier this year, on April 5, 2020. Bill was a hard worker who enjoyed all things automotive. He liked remodeling, socializing with friends and family, and helping people that needed an extra hand. He enjoyed going on float trips and camping. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He will be deeply missed by family, friends and the Howard County community.

Survivors include his two daughters, Tara (Scott) Wissinger, of Columbia, Mo. and Sonya (Jeff) Oswald, of Fayette, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; his mother, Rose Ann Weber, of Glasgow, Mo.; four step-sons, Reggie (Victoria) Grotewiel, of Denver, Colo., Chad Grotewiel, of Huntsville, Mo., Shane Grotewiel & Julie Hicklin, of Columbia, Mo., Derek (Shasta) Grotewiel, of Raleigh, N.C.; a step-daughter, Priya Grotewiel, of St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Theresa (George) Nation, of Glasgow, Mo.; Marilyn (Jim) Aholt, of Glasgow, Mo. and Melinda (Tim) Brooks, of Louisiana, Mo.; and a brother, Melvin Weber, of Greenville, N.C. In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded in death by his father, Martine Weber and a brother, Marvin Weber.

A public visitation will be held from 5-7p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Friemonth-Freese Funeral Home in Glasgow. A private funeral service honoring the life of Mr. Weber will be held Thursday, October 15, with Rev. Karen Alden officiating. Interment will follow the service at Washington Cemetery in Glasgow. Please note that masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be observed.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary School, in care of Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service 112 Market St., Glasgow, Mo. 65254.