David E. Weir

David E. Weir, 87, of New Berlin, died at 11:06 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center. David was born October 14, 1928 in Pleasant Plains, the son of Felix M. and Jane Margaret Jones Weir. He married Jane Elliott on January 12, 1957 in Springfield. David was a graduate of Tallula High School and attended college at Lincoln College. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp, earning a Purple Heart during the Korean War. David farmed all of his life. David was a former commander of the New Berlin American Legion Post 743, and has been a member of the Sangamon County Farm Bureau, the New Berlin Fire Department board, Berlin Cemetery board, and the board for Farmer's Grain Elevator. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed reading, growing everything, and wine making. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Elizabeth Weir and Mary Jane Trower; one niece, Marcia Hohimer; and two sisters-in-law, Anna Mare Pillsbury and Lois Honore. He is survived by his wife, Jane Weir of New Berlin; two children, Jennifer Hampsten of Millstadt and Lloyd (wife, Brenda) Weir of Normal; two grandchildren, Emma and Natalie Hampsten, both of Millstadt; seven nieces and nephews, Jane (husband, Rick) Novotny, David (wife, Bev) Trower, Ruth Trower, Susan Trower, Brian (wife, Darlene) Trower, Barb (husband, Mark) Boehmer, and Steven (wife, Penny) Trower; Jane's seven nieces and nephews, Cheryl, Carol, Bruce, Keith (wife, Connie), and Lisa Pillsbury, Julie (husband, James) Stanley and Bill Honore; and brother-in-law, William (wife, Joan) Honore. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016 at McCullough-Delaney & Butler Funeral Home, 714 E. Gibson St., New Berlin. Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at McCullough-Delaney & Butler Funeral Home, with Rev. Scott Nichols officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Plains Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to New Berlin EMS, 101 S. Oak St., New Berlin, IL 62670.