John L. Weber

John L. Weber, 80, of Minden, formerly Kearney, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Bethany Home in Minden. A memorial service celebrating God’s faithfulness throughout John’s life will be 10:30 am, December 7, 2023 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Pastor Time Barone officiating. Memorials are suggested to the R.P. Griesse Scholarship Fund at Concordia in Seward, Nebraska, Camp Luther in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, or Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney. He was born on July 12, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Rev. Lorenz and Gertrude Weber. John was a loving, friendly, joyful and positive individual who touched the lives of many. John received his education at Peace Lutheran School in Saginaw, MI and later attended Michigan Lutheran Seminary in the same city. He furthered his education at Concordia College in River Forest, IL and Concordia College in Seward, NE. John was united in marriage to Ellen Griesse on August 7, 1965, at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney NE. John and Ellen were blessed with three children, Michael, Heidi and Faith. Throughout his career, John made a significant impact in various fields. He taught and coached at St. John’s Lutheran School in Staten Island, NY, from 1966 to 1968 and at Faith Lutheran School, Bay City, MI from 1968 to 1975. Following his teaching career, John ventured into farming in Pleasanton, NE from 1975 to 1980. In 1981, he developed the Prairie Hills Golf & Ski Hill, which he operated until 2001. John also served as Lay Pastor and Early Childhood Director at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Munising, MI and Victory Lutheran Church, K.I. Sawyer, MI from 2001 until his retirement in 2019. In his free time, John enjoyed fishing, sailing, golfing and following sports in both Michigan and Nebraska. He found joy in these sports and shared his enthusiasm with those around him. John Lorenz Weber will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His loving nature, positive outlook, and dedication to his Lord Jesus Christ will always be remembered. John is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen, of Kearney, and their children, Michael (Carol)Weber of Pleasanton, NE, Heidi (Jamison)Lubben of Fort Mill, SC, & Son-in-Law, Nate Skrdla Littleton, CO, sister, Sylvia Stoltz, Rapid City, SD, brothers, Rev. Paul Weber, Marquette MI and Rev David Weber, Houghton MI. John’s memory will be cherished by his grandchildren, Josh (Liz) Weber, Meagan Weber and fiancée Ryan Roberts, Clay (Jenna) Weber, Tyler and Garrison Lubben, Mekaela, Ethan and Andrew Skrdla, and by his great grandchildren, Samuel, GraceLynn, Bennett and Brayden Weber. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Faith Weber Skrdla, and brother in law Dennis Stoltz.

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John L. Weber

July 12, 1943 - November 29, 2023