Obituary of Herbert Eugene Weiler

Weiler Herbert (Bert) Eugene March 16, 1921 - March 12, 2004. Bert Weiller was born in Holland Centre, Ontario and was one of six sons and three daughters born to his parents, Philomena and Alphonse. He passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Bert is survived by his loving wife, Iris Weiler (Morton) of London, with whom he would have been married to for sixty years in June, 2004. He is also survived by his children, Paul (Joyce) Weiler of Calgary, Alberta and Deborah Weiler (Wayne Swartzentruber) of London, grandchildren Kevin Weiler of Calagry and Adam (Michelle) Weiler of Redwood Shores, California, brothers Stan Weiler of Guelph, Hugh (Lil) Weiler of Hanover, Ronald Schill (Candi) of Mississauga, sistes Doris (Ed) Hudson of Etobicoke, Mary (Ronald) Cliff of Walkerton, brother-in-law Jim (Gwen) Morton of London and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Roy Weiler and Austin Weiler and his sister Audrey Laird. Bert was a member of the Canadian Navy and served on many missions on the North Atlantic run during World War II. He worked for over thirty years at Labatt's Brewery in London and retired after his service having made many close friends. While at Labatt's, he was a keen hockey player for its team and also participated in many of the company functions. He was a loving father who always maintained a keen interest in his children's lives and was a dear friend to a great number of neighbours and former co-workers. He will be sorely missed by all who had the fortune to know him. Bert took pride in his gardening skills and was always quick to offer advice in this and almost any other area to those who needed it. He was generous to all and loved conversations with anyone who would listen. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. A reception will be held at St. Michael's Parish Hall, 515 Cheapside Street, on Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock. Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, N6B 2H8. After cremation his remains will be interrred at St. Peter's Cemetery, London.