Obituary: Wieber, Walter N.
Walter (aka: Nick, Walt, Dad, Papa) grew up in Uniontown, Washington, the youngest of five children, where he enjoyed working on the family farm and was active in the Future Farmers of America.
He served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1965 as a machinist’s mate on several tours in Asia.
He moved to Spokane after serving in the Navy and later he met his wife Sharon (Sherry).
They were married for 45 years and they have eight children and 32 grandchildren and counting…
He was proudly employed at Mackay Manufacturing (formerly EA Sprow) for 47 years.
He was always eager to go to work and he enjoyed the challenges of his job as well as camaraderie of his fellow employees.
Walter set a wonderful example of a life of faith, family, service, and sacrifice to all of those around him.
He is survived by his wife Sherry and their children: Sharon K (Sherry K) Sowers and her husband Jack; Nicholas (Nick) Wieber and his wife Trisha; Maria Morgan and her husband David; Kirk Wieber and his wife Adrianne; Kate Hong and her husband Dennis; Donald Wieber and his wife Kelin; Rose Wieber; and Rebekah Wieber.
He is also survived by his sister Carole Kirpes as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Walter always had a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips.
He is dearly missed.
“Big hugs!”
There will be a rosary at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 12 at Hennessey Funeral Home (2203 N. Division St., Spokane, WA 99207).
A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at Mary Queen Catholic Church (3423 E. Carlisle Ave., Spokane, WA 99217).
The burial will take place at 4:30 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2014, in Uniontown, Washington.
Donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus, Mary Queen Chapter, in Walter’s honor.
Please see the following website for more details: http://www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Walter-Nicholas-Wieber4172383520/