Charles E. Weber

October 26, 1922

May 15, 2004

Charles E. Weber, 81, of 1009 Glen View Drive, Denver, Lancaster County, died Saturday afternoon, May 15, 2004, at 4:35 PM in Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Narvon, Lancaster County, where he was a guest since August 2003.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Frank and Julia (Helm) Weber, and was the husband of Betty (Johnson) Weber for 53 years on June 10, 2003.   He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, New Holland, Lancaster County.   A graduate of Holy Family High School, Roxbury (Philadelphia), he was a PA State Policeman for 29 years, retiring as sergeant in December 1975.  Receiving his certificate for instruction from Penn State University, he was also a teacher and field instructor with the state police having taught all phases of police work to cadets at the State Police Academy, Hershey; Montgomery County Community College; and Ursinus College, Collegeville.   While living in Florida following his retirement, he was a former president of the State of Florida Crime Prevention Association, served as a certified  police officer in Palmetto, Florida; was the project director of crime prevention & community relations in Palmetto, and the city safety commissioner 1977-1988.  He also received a commendation from the Florida State Attorney General for his services.  Weber was an Army veteran of World War II, having received 3 bronze stars serving in the European Theatre.  He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 37, Philadelphia.   Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Dale (Weber), married to Steve Trievel, Pottstown, PA; 3 sons, Charles A., married to Shirley (Zern) Weber, Birdsboro, PA; Michael and Mark B. Weber, both at home; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Anna, married to Francis Thomas, Conshohocken, PA.  A brother, Joseph Weber, preceded him in death.

A viewing will be held on Thursday morning, May 20, 2004, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.  The ceremony celebrating Charles' life will begin at 10:00 AM from our parlors with The Reverend Father John Schmalhofer as celebrant.  Final commendation and farewell at Memory Gardens Mausoleum, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, PA.

The family requests that flowers not be sent, however you may remember Charles with contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County, Post Office Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.