Robert “Bob” Joseph Weis, 72, of Hoxie, Kansas passed away surrounded by his loved ones Friday, January 15, 2021, at the Sheridan County Long Term Care in Hoxie after a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Colby, Kansas, January 29, 1948, to Raymond and Germaine (Kruse) Weis the third of nine children.
He grew up on the farm and attended Leoville
Grade and High School graduating with the class of 1965. After high
school, he attended Northwest Kansas Technical School where he earned a
certificate as a Diesel Mechanic. Following his graduation from
Technical School, he entered the United States Army. After serving his
country, Bob met the love of his life Verna “Jane” Hake. They were
married May 20, 1972, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby,
Kansas. They moved to Hoxie where they have made their home for
forty-nine years and raised their three children Chris, Melissa and
Dennis.
Bob worked for Tebo Implement for a short while before going to
Taylor Implement where he spent most of his career as a Diesel Mechanic
retiring seven years ago. He did work for Archie Moss helping with
farming as well as helping his brother with harvest. Bob worked hard,
but when he could he enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering in his
garage. He especially liked pheasant hunting with his son, Dennis.
Camping and traveling with his Jane and the family was one of his most
favorite activities. Bob and Jane had the opportunity to travel and
visit many interesting places. Top of the list for Bob was to be with
and spend time with his loving wife and soulmate, Jane.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jane of Hoxie, Kansas; son, Dennis
Weis (Tami) of Parker, Colorado; daughters, Chris Breinig (Steve) of
Hays, Kansas and Melissa Weis (Cindy) of DeLeon, Texas; mother, Germaine
Weis of Colby, Kansas; brothers, Norbert Weis of Hoxie, Kansas and
Frank Weis (Ester) of Akron, Colorado; sisters, Dolores Mauck (Roger) of
Hoxie, Kansas, Jane Fleming (Jim) of Lindsborg, Kansas, Joan Long
(Carl) of Missouri, Jean Cech (Joe) of Goodland, Kansas, and Rose Weis
of Round Rock, Texas; and grandchildren, Jordan Breinig and Riley Weis.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Weis, brother, Steve Weis; and granddaughter, Alyssa Haddock.
A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday, February 6,
2021, 10:30 A.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. A
Visitation and Vigil/Rosary Service will be held on Friday, February 5,
2021, with the visitation from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., and
Vigil/Rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. all at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral
Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Robert J. Weis
Memorial and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of care and comfort may be left at
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
Bob was a quiet, caring and loving man. He leaves a family who
dearly loved him as he did them. The cherished memories of Bob will
never fade. He will never be more than a thought apart, living in the
hearts of those who share memories and love him.