Wilfred Weihs
March 27, 1923 — May 4, 2019
Wilfred Casper Weihs, son of Anton and Catherine (Stinn) Weihs, was born on March 27, 1923 on the family farm in Grove Township near Defiance, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance and was an active Catholic throughout his life. Wilfred acquired his alias nickname, Tub, as a small child. He attended Grove Township Country School through the eighth grade and then farmed with his father and brothers on the family farm.
On February 11, 1952, Wilfred was united in marriage to JoAnn Hilda Schumacher. They made their home on a farm east of Harlan, Iowa where they raised their seven children: Karen, Connie, Gary, Linda, Mary, John and Toni.
Wilfred spent his entire life being a steward of the land and raiser of livestock, farming the same family site for 80 years. He could maintain and repair most anything from his mower, to the family car, home and farm machinery. Tub was also a builder, constructing two hog buildings. He took great pride in the appearance of his farm and was still mowing it this spring. He was an Archer Oil distributor for many years and was recognized as a Master Swine Producer by Walnut Grove Feed. Tub enjoyed trips to the casino, visiting and playing cards, working with neighbors, going to dances and traveling.
Wilfred died on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska having attained the age of ninety-six years, one month and seven days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn, son-in-law Steve Nichols and siblings: Edna Weihs, Alfred Weihs, Bernice Anastasi, Louis Weihs, Rita Claussen and Marilyn Williamson.
Wilfred is survived by his children: Dr. Karen Weihs (Dr. Richard Lane) of Tuscon, AZ; Connie (Sandy) Booth of Boone, IA; Gary (Diane) Weihs of Harlan, IA; Linda (Brent) Hansen of Avoca, IA, Mary (Scott) Buchanan of San Anselmo, CA, John Weihs of Hudson, IA; Toni Nichols of Elkhorn, NE; 12 grandchildren: Nate (Anne) Booth, John (Shelly) Booth, Lauren Booth; Michael (Emily Quinn)Weihs, David (Fabiola) Weihs, Jenny (Ross) Holsing, Ashley (Marc) Villaverde, Adam (Jenny) Hansen, Nikki (Marcus) Nagl, Patrick Carabell, Josephine Nichols, and Caroline Nichols; and eleven great grandchildren; sister Joanne (Mike) Kostanecki of Boise, ID; brother-in-law Jack Claussen of Harlan, IA; numerous nieces and nephews; other family members and many friends.
On February 11, 1952, Wilfred was united in marriage to JoAnn Hilda Schumacher. They made their home on a farm east of Harlan, Iowa where they raised their seven children: Karen, Connie, Gary, Linda, Mary, John and Toni.
Wilfred spent his entire life being a steward of the land and raiser of livestock, farming the same family site for 80 years. He could maintain and repair most anything from his mower, to the family car, home and farm machinery. Tub was also a builder, constructing two hog buildings. He took great pride in the appearance of his farm and was still mowing it this spring. He was an Archer Oil distributor for many years and was recognized as a Master Swine Producer by Walnut Grove Feed. Tub enjoyed trips to the casino, visiting and playing cards, working with neighbors, going to dances and traveling.
Wilfred died on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska having attained the age of ninety-six years, one month and seven days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn, son-in-law Steve Nichols and siblings: Edna Weihs, Alfred Weihs, Bernice Anastasi, Louis Weihs, Rita Claussen and Marilyn Williamson.
Wilfred is survived by his children: Dr. Karen Weihs (Dr. Richard Lane) of Tuscon, AZ; Connie (Sandy) Booth of Boone, IA; Gary (Diane) Weihs of Harlan, IA; Linda (Brent) Hansen of Avoca, IA, Mary (Scott) Buchanan of San Anselmo, CA, John Weihs of Hudson, IA; Toni Nichols of Elkhorn, NE; 12 grandchildren: Nate (Anne) Booth, John (Shelly) Booth, Lauren Booth; Michael (Emily Quinn)Weihs, David (Fabiola) Weihs, Jenny (Ross) Holsing, Ashley (Marc) Villaverde, Adam (Jenny) Hansen, Nikki (Marcus) Nagl, Patrick Carabell, Josephine Nichols, and Caroline Nichols; and eleven great grandchildren; sister Joanne (Mike) Kostanecki of Boise, ID; brother-in-law Jack Claussen of Harlan, IA; numerous nieces and nephews; other family members and many friends.
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