Duane Jake Weber, 86, died on Dec. 22, 2020, at his home outside of Logan. He was born on Apr. 12, 1934, to Jacob and Gladys (Savery) Weber outside of Logan. He grew up in Logan and graduated in the class of 1952. After graduation Duane served in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, Duane worked at the Sunnyside Gas Station and at Vickers Hydraulics in Omaha, Neb. before going to work on the farm full-time. Duane married Marceta Whitmore on Dec. 27, 1959, at the Logan Christian Church.
Duane was a hard worker and loved to farm. He and Marceta enjoyed playing cards and camping, especially at the Clay County Fair. Duane liked to fish, read the newspaper and watch the Farm Progress Show. More than anything, Duane loved his family. He spent many years making memories by giving golf cart and tractor rides and taking his family on scenic routes down memory lane.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott Weber, and sister, Joyce Henderson. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marceta Weber of Logan; daughter-in-law, Julie Weber of Logan; granddaughters, Sarah (Justin) Miller, Katie (Bobby) Morton, Hannah (Brock) Skow and Molly Weber; great-grandchildren, Sydney Morton, Macie Miller and Noah Morton; foster great-granddaughter, Sherry Kozlowski; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at the Logan Christian Church in Logan. Austin Ettleman presided over the service. The musicians were Barb Sherer, Julie Weber and Dan Beerman. The musical selections were “It is Well”, “In the Garden” and “Amazing Grace”. The honorary pallbearers were Kirk Kersten, KC Kersten, Luke Whitmore and Dustin Whitmore. The pallbearers were Justin Miller, Bobby Morton, Brock Skow, Tom Whitmore, Dan Henderson and Kent Kersten. Duane’s final resting place in is the Magnolia Cemetery.
Fouts Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.foutsfuneralhome.com
