Marcella Weis

Marcella I. Weis, age 92, a resident of Webster, died November 25, 2014. Marcella was born on October 6, 1922 in Harrisburg, South Dakota to Fred and Marie Oppold. She married Romane Paul William Weis on February 15, 1943 in Oakland, California. Seven children were born to this union: Steven Paul, Suzanne Marie, Kathleen Mary, Joanne Elizabeth, Keith Allen, Cynthia Jean and Kevin Charles. Their family lived in South Dakota from 1947 to 1953, then moved to New Carlisle, Indiana until 1958. In December 1958 they moved to Webster and have made it their home since. Marcella attended Primary School in Harrisburg, SD and Cathedral High School in Sioux Falls. She went on to attend Mount Marty College in Yankton, SD receiving her 2 year degree in Education. During World War II, she worked at Moore's Shipyards in Oakland, CA supporting the War effort. For three years, she taught elementary school in Indiana before moving to Wisconsin. She also worked as a cashier at Wayne's Market in Webster for 20 years. Marcella enjoyed reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, playing cards and travel. She loved her family dinners, get togethers and spending time with grandchildren. In her later years, she spent many hours sitting in her rocking chair on her front porch enjoying the sunshine. She was preceded in death by her husband Romane; son Steven Paul; son-in-law Bill Schneider; her parents; sisters Dorothy Fischenich, Betty Schaeffer and brother Jim Oppold. She will be sadly missed by her children Suzanne Schneider of Rush City, MN; Kathleen (Larry) Houman of Danbury; Joanne (Ron) Beaulieu of Shrewsbury, MA; Keith (Margaret) Weis of Andover, MN; Cynthia (David) O’Brien of Oak Grove, MN; and Charlie (Sue) Weis of Webster; 17 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren with one due in December; along with many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 11AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Mike Tupa as celebrant. Internment will be at St. John’s Cemetery, Webster. Her grandchildren will be the pallbearers for her service. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 30, 2014 from 2-5 PM at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.