Lester C. "Tom" Weisenberger

Lester C. “Tom” Weisenberger, 87, resident of Eldorado passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family. Tom was born June 4, 1936 in Albion, Illinois to the late Ansel and Arlene (Balding) Weisenberger. He married the former Irene Hood who survives.  They were married for 65 years. Over the years Tom worked in the coal mines, oil field and B&W. He was a member of the New Life Christian Center in Equality. He served in the US Army. Tom is survived by his wife of 65 years Irene, three children: David Weisenberger of Eldorado, Stewart (Kelly) Weisenberger of Metropolis, Thomas (Linda) Weisenberger of Broughton, five grandchildren: Derrick (Jennifer) Weisenberger of Canton, OH, Jeremy (Emily) Randolph of Harrisburg, Chaurda (Adam) Hathaway of Harrisburg, Brittany (Jason) Kukuk of Eldorado, Kaleigh (Cole) Weisenberger of Metropolis, nine great grandchildren: Jackson, Emma and Evie Weisenberger of Canton, OH, Landon Kukuk of Eldorado, Adah, Tinsley and Aiden Hathaway of Harrisburg, Dax and Rowynn Randolph of Harrisburg, a brother: Jack (Randy) Weisenberger of Albion, two sisters-in-law: Sonja Balding of Fairfield, Becky (Richard) Shelly of FL, a brother-in-law: Richard (Debbie) Linder of Eldorado and numerous special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister: Karen Jones, a sister-in-law: Aloma Tripp, and two brothers-in-law: Marvin Tripp and Charles Balding. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Colonial Terrace Funeral home in Eldorado with Rev. Blake Clayton officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 11:00 am until service time. Burial will be in Wolf Creek Cemetery with military rites. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Christian Center Building Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family via the website www.colonialterracefuneralhome.com

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