Robert Edwin Weiss

Robert Edwin Weiss, 89 of Evansville, IN passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1929 in St Philip, IN. Robert was an Army Veteran, serving in the 2nd Infantry – Indian Head Division in the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW Post 1114. He enjoyed camping, playing clabber, gardening and especially spending time with his family. Robert worked at Ohio Valley Container for 25 years, then started a lawn-care business, Weiss Lawn Mowing Service. He played in the Tri-County and III Baseball Leagues from 1954-1957. He was a pitcher on the Al’s Place team. He was an avid St Louis Cardinals fan. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Amelia Weiss; son, James Weiss; sister, Juanita Weiss and brother, Shirley Weiss. Robert is survived by his wife Genevieve “Genny” Weiss; daughter, Christine Weiss; grandchildren, Misty Koester (Scott), Aric Mitchell (Angie), Shaun Mitchel (Amy), Cody Schmitt (Hailey), Jeremy Weiss (April), Cory Weiss (Anna); great grandchildren, Kyler and Jaylin McKinney, Ethan Koester, Kaitlyn, Kaden, Kyzer and Collin Mitchell, Kailey Hoppenjans, Lacy, Eli and Ethan Weiss; brothers, Lester Weiss (Merilyn) and Melvin Weiss (Lorraine); nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Tink. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Friends may visit 3-7 p.m. Thursday at Alexander West Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society or the Charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.