Esther (Engel) Weber

Esther (Engel) Weber, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024.  

Esther was born and raised in Grainfield, Kansas.  She learned the value of hard work, both on the farm and at school.  During high school she played basketball, softball, volleyball, and graduated valedictorian of her class. After high school she worked as a switchboard operator until she married the love of her life, Sil Weber, on October 26, 1949.    Following their wedding day they moved to Brookville, Kansas.  They owned and operated a gas station on Highway 40. Esther ran the gas station and cared for three small children while Sil held down a full-time job in Salina, Kansas.  In 1958 they moved to Salina, Kansas.   Esther and Sil were partners in all things including raising five children, operating a large chicken farm, and managing the Salina Interparochial Credit Union.  Esther loved to dance, play cards, and board games.   

Esther had a deep, abiding faith demonstrated by attending daily Mass, praying the rosary daily and serving in many Church volunteer positions over the years.   One of Esther’s greatest joys was instilling a deep faith in her children.  

In recent years, Esther participated in many activities at Eaglecrest Retirement Community especially being a proud member of the Charming Chimers bell choir.

Esther is preceded in death by her husband Sil Weber and daughter Kathleen Weber.

She is survived by her children Ruth (Ron) Evel, Verla (Frank) Hoffman, Father Keith Weber, Norma (Mike) Knipp, Duane (Bonnie) Weber.  Esther is also survived by her grandchildren Kevin Evel, Eric Evel, Khara Raatz, Sister Mary Gretchen RSM, Emily Jansen Van Rensburg, and Joseph Knipp as well as four great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Marie Meier.

Visitation will be Monday, October 28th at Ryan Mortuary from 5:30 to 8:00 pm with the Rosary at 7:00 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 29th at 10:00 am at Saint Elizabeth’s Catholic Church.  Burial will be at Mount Calvary cemetery.   

Memorial donations may be made to Saint Elizabeth Endowment Fund, the Adoration Chapel Fund, or Mass Intentions.

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