Sil grew up on the family farm and served in the Navy during WWII. Following his Naval service he worked for many years at St. John’s Hospital while also managing the Salina Interparochial Credit Union for 43 years. He retired from the Credit Union at age 80.
Sil and his wife Esther lived in Brookville, KS after they married and in 1958 moved to Salina. Together they managed a 2,000 laying hen farm until 1976.
Sil was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and later St. Elizabeth’s Parish in Salina. He was a lifetime 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, the VFW and the American Legion. Sil loved baseball; pitching for the K of C team and coaching little league. His joy was dancing, playing cards and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Esther of almost 70 years; children Ruth Ann Evel (Ron), Verla Hoffman (Frank), Fr. Keith Weber, Norma Knipp (Mike), Duane Weber (Bonnie), 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Meier and Maggie Gassman and one sister-in-law Katie Weber. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen, his parents and all other siblings and their spouses.
He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.
Mass of Resurrection was celebrated March 30 at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Salina Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Sil grew up on the family farm and served in the Navy during WWII. Following his Naval service he worked for many years at St. John’s Hospital while also managing the Salina Interparochial Credit Union for 43 years. He retired from the Credit Union at age 80.
Sil and his wife Esther lived in Brookville, KS after they married and in 1958 moved to Salina. Together they managed a 2,000 laying hen farm until 1976.
Sil was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and later St. Elizabeth’s Parish in Salina. He was a lifetime 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, the VFW and the American Legion. Sil loved baseball; pitching for the K of C team and coaching little league. His joy was dancing, playing cards and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Esther of almost 70 years; children Ruth Ann Evel (Ron), Verla Hoffman (Frank), Fr. Keith Weber, Norma Knipp (Mike), Duane Weber (Bonnie), 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Meier and Maggie Gassman and one sister-in-law Katie Weber. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen, his parents and all other siblings and their spouses.
He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.
Mass of Resurrection was celebrated March 30 at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Salina Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
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