Richard Weber

FROHNA, Mo. -- Richard Theodore Weber, 78, of Frohna passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Southeast Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born at home on the "Ridge" in Altenburg, Missouri, Aug. 7, 1942, to Edmund and Verna Mangels Weber.

Richard and Kathryn Steffens Weber were married for 53 years and had four children, Kimberly (Les) Fritsche, Shelly (Rodney) Steffens, Matthew (Christa) Weber and Rachel (Bleau) Deckerd. They enjoyed 11 grandchildren, Garrett (Katie) Fritsche, Brandon (Megan) Steffens, Evan Steffens, Clayton (Taylor) Fritsche, Lydia Steffens, Isabella Deckerd, Adalina Deckerd, Ava Weber, Emma Weber, Eli Deckerd and Madelyn Weber. They also enjoyed seven great-grandchildren, Mason, Cole, Lynnex, Phynix, Noah, Lucas and Drew. Richard had four sisters, Arlene (Lynn) Fluegge, Ruby (Jon) Majors, Mary (Tom) Kiehne and an infant sister, Betty Jean Weber, who passed away shortly after birth.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Verna Weber; his infant sister and his brother-in-law. Tom Kiehne.

Richard graduated from Perryville High School in May 1960 and went on to serve as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps from July 1960 to May 1964. After completion of his military service, he attended Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology. Richard went on to become a licensed aircraft mechanic and worked for American Airlines and eventually went to work for NCR Corp and XEROX, from which he retired in 2005.

The two most important things to Richard were his faith in Christ and his family. His legacy in life will be his selfless service to others. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg, and he loved serving on the church council and volunteering for many of the church activities.

He was a proud member of the American Legion, East Perry County Jaycees, East Perry County Lions Club and the East Perry County Community Fair Board. Richard frequented area nursing homes, where he often visited relatives and friends, bringing a welcome smile to those in need.

Richard was a stranger to no one and a friend to many.

Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Frank Lucas officiating. Burial with military graveside rites provided American Legion and U.S. Marines Honor Team will be in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Saxony High School or family use.

Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.