Lester Roy Weber went to be with his heavenly father, Tuesday, 8th of August, 2017. His life began in Okeene, Oklahoma, on 27th of September, 1935, the youngest of 12 children born to parents’, Eva and Henry Weber. His parents were Germans from Russia who had immigrated to the United States years earlier to begin their new life. Lester attended his early school years at the Homestead School in Homestead, Oklahoma. When he began first grade, he had to learn to speak English, as the German language was predominantly spoken at home. He then transferred to the Okeene Schools in the 8th grade and worked the family farming as he was the last son at home to help his mother who had been widowed many years earlier. Those early years of farming and hard work would be the foundation of the man he became, a man of his word, a loving husband and father, his faith in God, and his love of farming. He along with two of his brothers, Jerry (Alec) and Albert, were well known and respected by many as John Deere Mechanics. If you needed a mechanic, you called on the “Weber Boys”
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He married the love of his life, Andina(Ann) Mayrie Eberhardt in the Church of God, Okeene, Oklahoma, the 4th of April, 1954. Lester and Ann met at 15 years of age, and were blessed with 63 years of marriage. They were also blessed with their four children, Lonnie Gene, Terry Lynn, Sandra (Sandy) Kay, and Ronald (Ron) Roy. Their life began in Enid, Oklahoma with the birth of their first three children, and then Lester had the opportunity to once again do what he loved most, working with his hands, in the farming industry. They moved to Fairview, Oklahoma, where they were blessed with their youngest son. Lester began his career with Cornelson Farm Equipment working alongside his brother Albert. He began a long and love affair as a John Deere Mechanic working for several different companies, from Cornelsen Farm Equipment, to Burrell’s Implement, to Seiling Equipment, and back to Fairview with Jensen’s as a Service Manager over the tractor shop. But he always preferred to be working on a tractor or combine instead of being behind the desk. He was also asked by Alfred Jensen to help oversee his farming, and when the tractor shop closed he continued working with Larry and Sue Jensen, helping with their family farming. When Jensen’s closed their tractor shop, he began selling cars to many old and new customers which he excelled as well until he retired, but continued to work Saturday mornings to keep busy. He continued working for Larry and Sue taking over the farming that he dearly loved. When Larry decided to latest and newest John Deere Tractor and it had to be a John Deere in Lester’s eyes. He took care of that tractor like his own. He was the happiest when he was behind the wheel of that John Deere Tractor, and couldn’t wait for the next time he could “get into the field”. He continued the farming until his death. Lester also began his hobby of building anything with wood, from headboards to dressers, and many other pieces that the family will cherish.
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Lester and Ann also became motorcycle enthusiasts, riding with their group, the “Sooner Riders” where they met treasured friends, and helping to raise money for “Toys for Tots” in many poker runs. They even ventured a trip on their motorcycle to Wyoming to visit their grandchildren, Will and Jonea’. They loved their travels and time spent in Branson, Missouri; their 50th Anniversary trip to Hawaii; travelling Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Mississippi, Alabama, the West Indies, and Natchitoches, Louisiana, as well as wonderful cruise and trips that he had earned while working with Jensen’s. Lester was also known for his love of dogs and cats, which were always a part of their home. He would take care of all the stray cats and even adopted a few that became Jensen’s Tractor Shop mascots. He especially had two special cats for their home, “Tiger”, and his current nap buddy, Fritzie.
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Lester loved his family and his God with his whole heart. He loved spending time one on one with his children and grandchildren, and especially loved sitting on the back patio with a cup of coffee or sitting on the swing with his wife. It was also a very special moment, meeting his great granddaughter Kate, in 2016, and getting to know her as they rocked together. He worked hard to make sure his family always had what they needed and when there was a family gathering, there was always homemade strawberry banana ice cream, his special. He cherished his grandchildren, Will and Jonea’, and the arrival of his great grandchild Kate in 2016. He cherished his time with his family. Lester was a quiet humble man of integrity, strength, warmth, and the human spirit that has touched many lives of farmers and friends.
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He has left those that loved and cherished him, his loving wife and best friend, Ann, his children, Terry (Bill) Hendricks of Fairview; Sandy Greene (Gordon Hopper) of Enid; and Ron Weber of Carlsbad, NM; his grandchildren, Willie (Stephanie) Hendricks of Houston, TX; Jonea’ Hendricks (Jason White) of Katy, TX; and his great granddaughter, Kate Hendricks, sister-in-law, Debbie Lounsbury, many nieces and nephews.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Eva & Henry Weber, his firstborn son, Lonnie Gene; his siblings; Hank, Victor, Jerry (Alec), George, Albert, Marie, Kate, Hilda, Eva, Molly, and Alma Ann. Funeral arrangements are under Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home, Enid. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Fairview, Oklahoma on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 10:30 am with Brother David Mendenhall and Brother Derek Cox. Inurnment will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Enid, Oklahoma.
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In lieu of flowers, donations to Shriner Hospital, American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Henninger-Hinson will act as custodians of the fund.
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