Gary D. Weder

Gary D. Weder, age 59 of Trenton, IL, died Friday, September 19, 2014, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born on Saturday, August 20, 1955, in Highland, IL, the son of Wilbur Oliver and Rose Ann (nee Vosholler) Weder. On Saturday, October 03, 1987, he married Mary Ann Weder (nee Schroeter) who survives. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL; former member of the Knights of Columbus and a Laborer Local . Born at Highland, IL; grew up in St. Jacob, IL and attended Triad Schools. He lived at Fairbury, IL, later moved back to St. Jacob and was a welder for Spaeth Welding , New Baden, IL. He later became a laborer out of the St. Jacob labor hall for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing pool. He raised peacocks, pigeons, chickens, rabbits, ostrichs, emu and lambs. He loved to garden and butcher his own meat. He and his wife did canning from items raised in their garden Survivors include: Wife - Mary Ann Weder, Trenton, IL Daughter - Sheila E. (Charley) Sortor, O Fallon, IL Daughter - Colleen M. (fiance-Todd Koethe) Weder, Troy, IL Grandchild - Olivia A. Fischer, Troy, IL Grandchild - Alyssa M. Sortor, O Fallon, IL Grandchild - Lane R. Koethe, Troy, IL Grandchild - Hayden E. Sortor, O Fallon, IL Sister - Nancy E. (Steve) Peters, Pocahontas, IL Mother In-law - Mary K. Schroeter, Troy, IL Sister In-law - Judy Weder, Troy, IL Sister In-law - Debra A. Barks, Troy, IL Sister In-law - Cheryl M. (Scott) Brenner, Ellisville, MO Brother In-law - Richard J. Schroeter, Troy, IL Brother In-law - Michael A. (Amy) Schroeter, Troy, IL Brother In-law - Harvey A. Schroeter, Jr., Troy, IL Nieces and Nephews - Many He was preceded in death by: Father - Wilbur O. Weder (died 4/11/1971) Mother - Rose A. Weder (nee Vosholler) (died 4/11/2007) Brother - Robert Allen Weder (died 6/1/2008) Brother - Thomas C. Weder (died 2/9/1986) Father In-law - Harvey A. Schroeter, Sr. (died 8/11/1982) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, September 22, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Father Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, St. Jerome Catholic Church, Troy, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Keystone Cemetery in Saint Jacob, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Gary D. Weder

August 20, 1955 - September 19, 2014