Donald R. Weis
Donald R. Weis, age 91 of Alma passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gratiot in Alma. He was born July 11, 1930 in Popowski, Minnesota the son of Harry and Lury (Rundell) Weis. After graduating from high school, Don proudly served his country in the United State Army, during the Korean War. On June 14, 1958 he married Barbara Branch in Colorado, a blessed union of 63 years. Don worked for the JC Penney Company for 38 years, retiring in 1990. While with the company he worked his way from advertising and display manager to retiring as the Store Manager from the Alma JC Penney Department Store. He was a faithful and devoted member of the Alma First Presbyterian Church, where for many years he sang in the choir. He was active with the Alma Rotary Club and severed as a past President 4 different terms. He enjoyed the out doors, especially playing golf, fishing and working in his yard. He also enjoyed sharing his talents of art with his paintings and a weekly comic strip that ran in the Alma Shoppers Guide. Don is survived by his wife, Barbara; three sons, Kurt (Rose), Kory (Amy), Kristopher "Kip" (Kris); seven grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and two brothers, William and Richard (Nancy). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kristin E. Weis Collins; his parents; a brother, David and infant sister. Per Don's wishes, cremation has taken place with services to be held at a later date. Interment will be held in Pennington Memorial Gardens at the First Presbyterian Church. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in Don's memory to the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. To view Don's obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.comObituary
Donald R. Weis, age 91 of Alma passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gratiot in Alma. He was born July 11, 1930 in Popowski, Minnesota the son of Harry and Lury (Rundell) Weis. After graduating from high school, Don proudly served his country in the United State Army, during the Korean War. On June 14, 1958 he married Barbara Branch in Colorado, a blessed union of 63 years. Don worked for the JC Penney Company for 38 years, retiring in 1990. While with the company he worked his way from advertising and display manager to retiring as the Store Manager from the Alma JC Penney Department Store. He was a faithful and devoted member of the Alma First Presbyterian Church, where for many years he sang in the choir. He was active with the Alma Rotary Club and severed as a past President 4 different terms. He enjoyed the out doors, especially playing golf, fishing and working in his yard. He also enjoyed sharing his talents of art with his paintings and a weekly comic strip that ran in the Alma Shoppers Guide. Don is survived by his wife, Barbara; three sons, Kurt (Rose), Kory (Amy), Kristopher "Kip" (Kris); seven grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and two brothers, William and Richard (Nancy). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kristin E. Weis Collins; his parents; a brother, David and infant sister. Per Don's wishes, cremation has taken place with services to be held at a later date. Interment will be held in Pennington Memorial Gardens at the First Presbyterian Church. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in Don's memory to the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. To view Don's obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com
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