Submitted by: Dan Rich

Ronald L. Weber, Jr.

June 27, 1977 - Dec. 26, 1999

South Bend Tribune 12/29/1999

Ronald L. Weber, Jr., "Ronnie," 22, of North Main Street, Mishawaka, died in his residence on Sunday, Dec. 26. Ronnie was born in Mishawaka on June 27, 1977, and had lived in this area all of his life. Ronnie was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and a member of the First Baptist Church in Mishawaka, where he attended regularly. He was employed at the Logan Center Industries. He was preceded in death by his great-grandma, Emma Bell, with whom he lived for some time.

Ronnie is survived by his father, Ronald Weber, Sr. of Mishawaka; his mother, Renay Vialpando of Houston, Texas; two stepsisters, Tabetha and Lisa Whitfield of Houston; his maternal grandmother, Juanita Wegner of Mishawaka; his maternal grandfather, Charles Howell of South Bend; two aunts, Donna Darstein of Columbia City, and Rosie Sailor of Tennessee; three uncles, Steven and Kevin Weber of Rockford, Ill., and Gary Weber of Syracuse, Ind.; a great-aunt, Wanda Skinner; and a great-uncle, Larry Bell, both of Mishawaka. Also surviving are uncles Richie Wegner, Robert Wegner, Jr., and Robert Skinner, all of Mishawaka; and aunts, Kathy Skinner and Julie Denney, both of Mishawaka and numerous cousins and friends.

Friends and family may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, and one hour prior to services on Thursday. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1 p.m. on Thursday with Rev. David Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Ronnie was a special needs child who will be greatly missed by all. He is at peace now with his grandma, Emma Bell, who he loved dearly. He is free of all pain and suffering. Ronnie, we will miss you.