Gerald Lee Weber, 77, passed away May 6th at his home in Akron, CO surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald was born December 7th, 1940 in Kingman Kansas. He was the son of John and Florentine Weber and the first born of 6 children. Gerald moved to Colorado at the age of 17. He worked in the oil fields and at Goodman Grain Elevator before starting his own trucking company in 1965.
Gerald married Mabel Kitchin on May 23rd, 1962, they later divorced. To this union 5 children were born, Randy, Danny, Gayle, Jerry Jr and Eric.
Gerald enjoyed flying his airplane, vacationing with his family, riding his Harley Davidson, helping his kids build demolition derby cars and anything that had to do with trucks including drag racing and tractor pulls which he was the fan favorite.
Gerald was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks and numerous truckers organizations.
Gerald was a friend to many and loved and cared for his family in so many ways. He was a very successful trucking company that was known and respected throughout the nation.
Gerald is survived by his former wife, Mabel Weber of Akron, children Randy of Brush and his daughters Stacie (Josh) Dennis and their children of Holly, Amy (Corby) Kneedler and their children of Akron, Danny of Platner and his sons Marcus (Sarah) and their children of Akron and Calvin (Samara) of Greeley, Gayle of Platner and her children Eoin of Platner and Elizabeth of Henderson, Jerry Jr (Jamie) and their daughter of Otis and Eric (K) and their children of Corpus Christi, TX. His sisters Sharon of Hoisington, KS, Nancy, Judy and Jane (Jim) of Great Bend KS, ad JoAnn (Perry) of Montrose, CO. Numerous nieces and nephews. An Aunt Sister Stella of Great Bend, KS and Aunt Margaret (Dick) of Wichita, KS. He was processed in death by his parents John and Florentine.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday May 11th @ 10:00 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Akron, CO.
Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2-4 Thursday May 10th @ Bowin Funeral Home.
Rosary will be @7pm on Thursday May 10th @ St. Joseph Catholic Church in Akron, CO.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the Jerry Weber Memorial Fund or the Akron Senior Meals