Peter Anthony "Tony" Weller

Peter Anthony (Tony) Weller, 96, a resident of Holland, MI, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at home. He was born February 4, 1920 at home in Holland, MI to Peter and Huberdina Weller. After graduating from Holland High School, his love of airplanes led him to earn a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering at the University of Michigan. While in college, he met Evelyn Mulder, also from Holland, and they were married on November 27, 1943. His career took him to Bay City, MI, Syracuse, NY, Detroit, MI, Dover, NH, and Rockford, IL, working in aeronautics, air conditioning, automotives, and tool and die. An even more significant aspect of his life was his commitment to Jesus Christ which began early in his marriage, mainly through watching Evelyn's life of faith. He was very involved in music and youth work in the local church wherever they lived. As a member of Beechwood Church for the past 26 years, he was active in sharing his faith with others. He was a loving husband and father to the 5 children with whom God blessed him and enjoyed community activities, especially after retirement. He was very involved in HASP (Hope Academy of Senior Professionals), Evergreen Tulip Time Luncheon Show, SCORE, tutoring in schools and most recently, presenting his own musical programs in various retirement and nursing homes, as well as hosting recitals by young musicians at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Evelyn Weller, 2 brothers: John of Jenison, MI and Peter Jr. of Ft. Collins, CO; and a grandson, David Martin of Syracuse, NY. He is survived by children: Susan and Norm Kapp of Carol Stream, IL, Nancy and John Black of Wheaton, IL, John and Diane Weller of Tulsa, OK, Frederick and Jan Weller of Plymouth, MI and Sally and Bob Martin of Shrewsbury, MA; as well as 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Hubert (Herb) and Ann Weller of Holland, MI, a sister-in-law, Jennie Weller of Colorado, 5 nephews and nieces, and several cousins. A memorial service will be 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2016 at Beechwood Church, 895 Ottawa Beach Rd. Holland, MI 49424. Memorial gifts may be directed to: Resthaven, Hospice of Holland, Beechwood Church Mission Fund, "Dr. John Mulder" Memorial Scholarship Fund at Hope College, "The Weller Family Scholarship Fund" at Wheaton College in Illinois, or "Tony and Evelyn Weller Community Fund" at Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland.

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Peter Anthony "Tony" Weller

February 4, 1920 - June 15, 2016