Eldon "Eldie" Joseph Weber
68 years of age, passed away May 9, 2012. Eldie was born in St. Donatus, Iowa on December 16, 1943 to Neil and Rose Weber. In 1973, Eldie started Weber Concrete in Dubuque, IA. He expanded his business to Indianapolis in 1988 where it has expanded and flourished. Eldie opened Starlite Leasing in 1990 and in 2006 fulfilled his lifelong dream by creating Blue Star Redi Mix Co. He was a member of BAGL, IRMCA, CFA and BAGI.
Eldie was best known for both his passion for his life's work and for his pride and devotion to his family.
He will be forever missed by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Bildad; his mother, Rose; eight children, Jeff (Jennifer) Weber, Randy (Allison) Weber, Jodi Weber, Jill (Tim) Junglut, Mike (Jan) Weber, Greg (Ashlee) Weber, Jo Ann (Troy) Clemen and Rose Weber; fifteen grandchildren; brothers, Robert "Bobby" Weber, Gary (Sharon) Weber; sisters, Mary Ann (Jim) Klein, Diane (Roger) Michels, Connie (Steve) Schlegel; and sister-in-law, Sue Weber. Eldie was preceded in death by his beloved father, Neil, and his brother, Richard.
A wake will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 3-7 PM in Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, Iowa. On Monday, May 14, 2012, a wake will be held from 4-9 PM at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 11 AM in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.