Milton Henry Weiser went to heaven to be with his Savior on Monday, October 10, 2022, the 96th anniversary of his baptism, at his home near Copperas Cove, Texas. He was born on the family farm just five miles away on September 19, 1926 to Henry and Anna Weiser, the middle child with two sisters Elvera and Velma. He was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he remained an active member all his life. He had a wonderful and happy childhood, growing up on the farm where he learned the value of working hard. Shortly after his eighteenth birthday, Milton was called to active duty in the Army, where he served two years including time in Japan at the end of World War II.
In 1953, Milton met the love of his life, Eudoris Michalk, from Temple, Texas. They married one year later and began life together in Copperas Cove where they had three children, Janet, Keith, and Delton. He initially worked Civil Service at Fort Hood while at the same time beginning to improve the farm they had recently purchased. In 1969 they moved to their farm west of town, returning to the way of life he dearly loved, where he remained for the rest of his life. He took his calling as farmer very seriously and considered it a privilege and blessing to steward God’s creation. He exercised a God given wisdom in conserving the land and caring for all of the animals entrusted to him.
Milton’s faith in Jesus formed the foundation of His life and living. He knew that God would always be faithful to him and that he could trust Jesus for the forgiveness of his sins, strength every day, and life everlasting which he now so wondrously enjoys. His faithfulness to Jesus and others was in many ways a living out of his confirmation verse spoken over him as a young teenager: “Be faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10). Milton spent nearly a century receiving the good news of God's grace in Jesus which he knew he needed and extending that same grace to others. His quiet, humble, and gracious nature often drew people toward him realizing that their hearts were safe with him. Simple faithful practices of worship on Sundays (even on vacation), praying at mealtime and at the close of the day, serving at church in a myriad of ways, helping whoever needed it, taking time for genuine conversation, and loyalty to his family all marked his life as a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
It is the members of his family who are most profoundly impacted by Milton’s loving faithfulness. He deeply loved his wife of 68 years and together they built a marriage that has become an example succeeding generations seek to follow. He was so thankful for the family God graciously gave him and considered leading, providing, and caring for them as a daily priority, privilege, and personal responsibility. He loved being a father, grandfather and great-grandfather. “Grandpa Weiser” could always be counted on for a gentle smile, loving embrace, humorous one-liners, listening ear, great stories, personal integrity and an amazingly gracious way of looking at things in the best possible light. If a grandchild accidentally flattened a gatepost, Grandpa would claim he always intended to make that gate wider. Above all, his fervent prayer was that all his family who followed after him would know and love Jesus.
Milton is preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Eudoris; children: daughter Janet Ruth Anderson, husband Mark Anderson and their children: Nathan; Brian, wife Vanessa; son Keith Irwin Weiser, wife Darci and their children: Emily Morgan, husband Chad Morgan, and Michael, wife Kristin; son Delton Ray Weiser, wife Dawn and their children: Rachel Riemer, husband Caleb Reimer; Son Jonathan Weiser, wife Emily; Son Joshua Weiser, wife Jessica; Daughter Sarah; 13 great grandchildren with the 14th almost here: Halen, Avery, Beckham, Barrett, Everett, Remington, Emmitt, Truett, Anna, Lakelynn, Bennett, Latham, and Millie.
A Celebration of Life Service is being held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Copperas Cove, Texas on Monday, October 17 at 10:30. Visitation with the family will take place on Sunday afternoon from 4:00-6:00 at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove.
Serving as pallbearers are Nathan Anderson, Brian Anderson, Rachel Riemer, Jonathan Weiser, Joshua Weiser, Sarah Weiser, Emily Morgan, Michael Weiser, Henry Jost, Ronnie Snively, Taylor Kelly and Ronnie Krause.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Weiser family.
