Robert Weiler

Of Grand Blanc, formerly of Mt. Morris and Flint, age 91, died Friday, September 25, 2015, at Genesee Care Center. He is certainly celebrating a grand reunion with his sweet Lorraine! Mass of Christian burial will take place 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Mt. Morris, Rev. Fr. Thomas Nenneau officiating. Graveside service with Military Honors and burial will be at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Robert's family will be present at Martin Funeral Home, Cremation & Tribute Services- Genesee Township, on Monday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Tuesday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. On Tuesday evening, family, friends and parish, will gather at the funeral home for a Scriptural Rosary at 6:00 pm. On Wednesday morning, Robert will be taken to church to lie in state from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association, Envelopes are available at the funeral home and church. Bob was born January 23, 1924 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George and Darlie (Ferguson) Weiler. He moved to Michigan with his family at the age of 13, and they made their home on the eastside of Flint. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Bob was united in marriage to Lorraine (West) Hazel on April 16, 1955 in Flint, MI, and they were blessed with 51 years of marriage. He worked as a relief man for 32 years at Fisher Body in Flint, was a member of UAW Local 598, retiring in 1978. After retirement, he worked for Dodds-Dumanois Funeral Home as a driver. He adored his wife and loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob spent many years enjoying the outdoors and camping with his wife and family. In their retirement, he and Lorraine had regular movie and dinner dates, and took many road trips, often to the casinos. He also enjoyed long drives to nowhere in particular, music, dancing, working his crossword puzzles, a good joke and a nice cold beer. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Carol (Greg) Pilon, Douglas Hazel, Timothy Hazel, Richard (Barbara) Weiler, Ronald Weiler, Kathleen Weiler, Marianne (Tom) Campbell, Thomas (Janet) Weiler, Debra and Jim Freeman, and Nancy Weiler; 17 grandchildren, Christine (Rick) Sammons, Keri (Paul) Zuwala, Brian Pilon, Rich Schwarz, Tina (Chad) Saweikis, Michael (Rebecca) Hazel, Jennifer (Robert) Verran, Matthew, Justin and Chad (Abby) Weiler, Kasie (Ryan) Johnson, Jonathan Pavelich, Joshua (fiancé Samantha Boshaw) and Jacob Campbell, Tarianne (Jose) Montoya, Brandon and Travis Pope; 11 great-grandchildren, Emily, Claire and Lincoln Zuwala, Nicklas and Addyson Pilon, Tyler Schwarz, Neil Hazel, Aria Verran, Brennan Johnson, Harper and Piper Montoya; brothers in-law, Kenneth (Dorothy) West and Ronald (Carolyn) West, sister in-law, Shirley (Bill) Freeman; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Weiler was preceded in death by his sweet Lorraine, in 2006; granddaughters, Annie Lee Weiler and Michele Schwarz; parents, George and Darlie Weiler; brother, Clifford Weiler; and sister, Doris Thomas. The family would like to thank the staff at Genesee Care Center, for the care and kindness they gave Bob for the past years. A special thank you to the staff of Hospice Advantage, for providing, not only our Dad, but the entire family with the utmost compassion, respect and comfort these past few days. We will remember you all with much fondness.