Arnold M. "Arnie" Weidner, 81, Berlin, was called from this earth by his heavenly father on May 21, 2013 at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born Oct. 31, 1931 in Allegheny Twp., he was the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Woida) Weidner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Sloan; his sister Rose Wasylczak, brothers-in-law John Sloan and the Rev. Earnest Hale.
He is survived by his brother Ed (Mary) and family, Philadelphia; stepson Gene (Valory) Riel, West Salem, Ohio; niece Spring Rose (Dennis) McManus, Philadelphia; sister-in-law Gladys (Rodger) Hale, W. VA; brother-in-law Rev. Clay (Gerry) Sloan, Florida; niece Ruth Ann (James) Moss, Florida; niece Linda (Joe) Meyer, Ohio; other nieces and nephews; and special friends Connie, Leah, and Cindy.
A 1949 graduate of Berlin Brothers Valley High School where he was active in FFA as a chapter president, county reporter, and state secretary.
A Korean War veteran, he served with the United Nations forces for 16 months during and after the war. He also served as a military policeman. Among his medals were the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, the United Nations Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star, and Korean Occupation Medal. He was discharged as a corporal.
After the war, he took a job with General Expressway of Chicago as a tractor trailer driver until the company relocated.
Arnie was a lifelong dairy, beef, and grain farmer, a family business in Allegheny Twp. He was a life member of Berlin VFW Post 7295, where he served two terms as commander and was also selected as all state commander. Also was a member of Berlin American Legion Post 445 where he served as assistant chaplain. He also served six years as a constable for Allegheny Twp.
Arnie was also often seen at the Lions Clubs, churches, and schools giving speeches on the Korean War.
Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, served the family. His funeral service was at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glen Savage, the Rev. Paul Yanke officiating. Interment was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, 630 Church Rd., Fairhope, PA 15538.
Graveside Military Honors were provided by the Berlin Veterans Home.
Source: DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Sloan; his sister Rose Wasylczak, brothers-in-law John Sloan and the Rev. Earnest Hale.
He is survived by his brother Ed (Mary) and family, Philadelphia; stepson Gene (Valory) Riel, West Salem, Ohio; niece Spring Rose (Dennis) McManus, Philadelphia; sister-in-law Gladys (Rodger) Hale, W. VA; brother-in-law Rev. Clay (Gerry) Sloan, Florida; niece Ruth Ann (James) Moss, Florida; niece Linda (Joe) Meyer, Ohio; other nieces and nephews; and special friends Connie, Leah, and Cindy.
A 1949 graduate of Berlin Brothers Valley High School where he was active in FFA as a chapter president, county reporter, and state secretary.
A Korean War veteran, he served with the United Nations forces for 16 months during and after the war. He also served as a military policeman. Among his medals were the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, the United Nations Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star, and Korean Occupation Medal. He was discharged as a corporal.
After the war, he took a job with General Expressway of Chicago as a tractor trailer driver until the company relocated.
Arnie was a lifelong dairy, beef, and grain farmer, a family business in Allegheny Twp. He was a life member of Berlin VFW Post 7295, where he served two terms as commander and was also selected as all state commander. Also was a member of Berlin American Legion Post 445 where he served as assistant chaplain. He also served six years as a constable for Allegheny Twp.
Arnie was also often seen at the Lions Clubs, churches, and schools giving speeches on the Korean War.
Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, served the family. His funeral service was at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glen Savage, the Rev. Paul Yanke officiating. Interment was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, 630 Church Rd., Fairhope, PA 15538.
Graveside Military Honors were provided by the Berlin Veterans Home.
Source: DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com
Arnold M. "Arnie" Weidner, 81, Berlin, was called from this earth by his heavenly father on May 21, 2013 at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born Oct. 31, 1931 in Allegheny Twp., he was the son of the late Fred and Amelia (Woida) Weidner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Sloan; his sister Rose Wasylczak, brothers-in-law John Sloan and the Rev. Earnest Hale.
He is survived by his brother Ed (Mary) and family, Philadelphia; stepson Gene (Valory) Riel, West Salem, Ohio; niece Spring Rose (Dennis) McManus, Philadelphia; sister-in-law Gladys (Rodger) Hale, W. VA; brother-in-law Rev. Clay (Gerry) Sloan, Florida; niece Ruth Ann (James) Moss, Florida; niece Linda (Joe) Meyer, Ohio; other nieces and nephews; and special friends Connie, Leah, and Cindy.
A 1949 graduate of Berlin Brothers Valley High School where he was active in FFA as a chapter president, county reporter, and state secretary.
A Korean War veteran, he served with the United Nations forces for 16 months during and after the war. He also served as a military policeman. Among his medals were the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, the United Nations Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star, and Korean Occupation Medal. He was discharged as a corporal.
After the war, he took a job with General Expressway of Chicago as a tractor trailer driver until the company relocated.
Arnie was a lifelong dairy, beef, and grain farmer, a family business in Allegheny Twp. He was a life member of Berlin VFW Post 7295, where he served two terms as commander and was also selected as all state commander. Also was a member of Berlin American Legion Post 445 where he served as assistant chaplain. He also served six years as a constable for Allegheny Twp.
Arnie was also often seen at the Lions Clubs, churches, and schools giving speeches on the Korean War.
Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, served the family. His funeral service was at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glen Savage, the Rev. Paul Yanke officiating. Interment was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, 630 Church Rd., Fairhope, PA 15538.
Graveside Military Honors were provided by the Berlin Veterans Home.
Source: DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Sloan; his sister Rose Wasylczak, brothers-in-law John Sloan and the Rev. Earnest Hale.
He is survived by his brother Ed (Mary) and family, Philadelphia; stepson Gene (Valory) Riel, West Salem, Ohio; niece Spring Rose (Dennis) McManus, Philadelphia; sister-in-law Gladys (Rodger) Hale, W. VA; brother-in-law Rev. Clay (Gerry) Sloan, Florida; niece Ruth Ann (James) Moss, Florida; niece Linda (Joe) Meyer, Ohio; other nieces and nephews; and special friends Connie, Leah, and Cindy.
A 1949 graduate of Berlin Brothers Valley High School where he was active in FFA as a chapter president, county reporter, and state secretary.
A Korean War veteran, he served with the United Nations forces for 16 months during and after the war. He also served as a military policeman. Among his medals were the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, the United Nations Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star, and Korean Occupation Medal. He was discharged as a corporal.
After the war, he took a job with General Expressway of Chicago as a tractor trailer driver until the company relocated.
Arnie was a lifelong dairy, beef, and grain farmer, a family business in Allegheny Twp. He was a life member of Berlin VFW Post 7295, where he served two terms as commander and was also selected as all state commander. Also was a member of Berlin American Legion Post 445 where he served as assistant chaplain. He also served six years as a constable for Allegheny Twp.
Arnie was also often seen at the Lions Clubs, churches, and schools giving speeches on the Korean War.
Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, served the family. His funeral service was at Trinity Lutheran Church, Glen Savage, the Rev. Paul Yanke officiating. Interment was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, 630 Church Rd., Fairhope, PA 15538.
Graveside Military Honors were provided by the Berlin Veterans Home.
Source: DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com
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