John Weiss

John Henry Weiss, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 6:29 am, Thursday, March 9, 2017 in his home surrounded by family.  John was born on March 11, 1934 in Wyatt to Oren and Ruth (Hinderer) Weiss. On February 27, 1977 in North Liberty, he married the former Alice Kane.John proudly served his country while serving in the U.S. Army.  He was honorably discharged in 1958.  He worked for the foundry for many years before his retirement in 1990. He attended Bremen Missionary Church and enjoyed camping, horse shoes, riding motorcycles and scrapping junk. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Alice; four children; Steve Weiss of LaPaz, Pam Weiss of LaPaz, Gloria Weiss of Grovertown and Barb (Eric) Grubbs of LaPaz; four grandchildren, Stephanie, Ryan, Dustin, and Amber and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by three step children; Nancy (Hal) Joy of Osceola, Warren Zahn of Walkerton, and Christine (Pete) Richardson of Du Quoin, IL; five step grandchildren; Benjamin, Christopher, Adam, Ronald, and Thomas and eight step great grandchildren, as well, as a sister, Betty Huber of Mishawaka. He is preceded in death by his parents, step granddaughter, Amonda, son in law, Todd Hovarter, two sisters, Geraldine and Marjorie and two brothers, Kenny and Richard. Visitation will be held from 10:00-12:00 pm, Monday, March 13, 2017 in Bremen Missionary Church, 2958 Elm Road, Bremen.  Funeral services will follow at 12:00 pm in the church.  Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery with full military honors. The family prefers memorials to be made to Asera Care Hospice, 700 E. Beardsley Ave, Suite 2B, Elkhart, IN 46514.