Retired Educator and Principal. Son of Edgar Guy and Leota Belle (Bucher) Weller. Married Mildred Louise Hennig on 1 Sep 1934 in Clark County, OH. Father of Barbara JoAnn b. 7 Aug 1935, Richard Edgar b. 14 Aug 1939, Diane Louise 2 Jul 1946, Janice Elaine b. 26 Jun 1947 and James William b. 13 Oct 1949.
LONGTIME SPRINGFIELD EDUCATOR WILLIAM WELLER DIES AT AGE 85
William Franklin Weller, who in his 35 years as a teacher, principal and mentor in the Springfield City Schools was known simply as "Bill" to his countless friends, died Tuesday in Community Hospital at the age of 85.
Bill Weller was a teacher and principal at Fulton Elementary School for 27 years before moving to Hayward Junior High School, from where he retired in 1967 after eight years as principal.
Weller, a New Carlisle native, might have been destined for an educational vocation; his father was principal of Olive Branch High School.
Although he at one time had considered becoming a lawyer, he turned instead to education.
In a story that appeared in the Springfield News Sun six years ago, Weller declared that some of his fondest memories were of the years he spent at Fulton Elementary School.
Edna Bacon, a retired truant officer with the city schools, remembered Bill Weller as "like a surrogate dad to all the kids at Fulton."
"He did so much for the families out there for so many years," Bacon said.
"Just last night(Tuesday) I went to the City Commission meeting and suggested that they name an unnamed road that runs into Davey Moore Park, "Bill Weller Drive,"," she said.
She said Weller had a particular influence on athletes, including Ron Burton, whom he first encountered at Keifer Junior High School, and who later played professionally for the Boston Patriots.
Bacon remarked also on Weller's good influence on the late Davey Moore, the local Golden Gloves boxing champion who went on to become featherweight champion of the world.
"Bill Weller was just so good, he was concerned about all of us and had the following of the parents," she said.
"He was held close in the hearts of many people, and was like a dad to many others."
Jane Lonsway, who had been Weller's secretary for many years, said Wednesday that "he was a good friend and a wonderful boss."
A colleague and old friend, Tom Conway, who also had been a teacher and coach in the city schools, said Wednesday that Weller "was a super guy to work for."
"I'll never forget the many nights that Bill and his wife and my wife and I would play canasta all night and watch the sun come up the next morning," Conway said.
Beyond his official capacities as a public school educator, Weller also had an active life outside the classroom.
He served for many years as director of the local sandlot baseball program and refereed football and basketball games for North and South High Schools.
He also had served as a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 15 years.
"I liked to be around sports, but I have some reservations about their being overemphasized," he said in the newspaper story.
"I never regretted going into education," he declared in that article.
(Copied from the Springfield News Sun, Wednesday, January 28, 1998)
WILLIAM "BILL" FRANKLIN WELLER
85, of Springfield, died Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 1998 in Community Hospital.
He was born April 15, 1912 in New Carlisle, Ohio, the son of Edgar G. and Leota (Bucher) Weller.
Mr. Weller was a graduate of Springfield High School and Wittenberg University with a Master of Education Degree and a member of Kappa Phi Kappa Honorary Education Society.
He retired from the Springfield Public Schools System after serving as principal of Fulton Elementary School for 27 years and at Hayward Junior High School for eight years.
After retirement, he owned and operated Weller's Hobby Shop at Selma Road and Oak Street for nine years. He was associated with athletics throughout his entire life. He was director of Summer Sandlot Basebal for the City of Springfield for many years. He was a football and basketball official and a timekeeper for Springfield South/North Football and South Basketball games for 48 years. Mr. Weller served on numerous community committees over the years. He was a former member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 15 years, Hertzler House Committee and Board Member of the Springfield Public School Credit Union. He attended Central United Methodist Church and was a member of Kiwanis Club, Knights of Pythias, Clark County Retired Teacher's Association and National Education Association.
On August 9, 1991, he was honored with a William "Bill" Weller Appreciation Dinner by former students and friends.
His survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mildred "Millie" (Hennig); three daughters, Barbara J., Diane L. and Janice E.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard E. and Sue Weller, James W. Weller, all of Springfield; grandchildren, William K. and Julie, Kari L. and Brett Griffith, all of Springfield; great-grandchildren, Nicholas R. and Tyler J. Weller, Logan J. and Mary "Meg" Griffith; special friends, Marylin Theurer and Nancy "Nan" Gregory; brother and sister-in-law, Merrill B. and Jeanne Weller; brother-in-law, Richard and Jane Hennig, all of Springfield; sister-in-law, Janice and Dormus Plank of Okemos, Michigan, Maxine and James Steed of Hamilton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends, including his pets, dog, Sparky and cats, Freddie and Babe.
Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, where the funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Julie Carmean officiating. Interment will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Community Hospital Independent Endowment Fund (CHIEF) for nursing scholarships, 2615 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45501 or to Springfield Township Number 1 Paramedic Fund, Beatty, 2844 South Yellow Springs Street, Springfield, Ohio 45506.
(Copied from the Springfield News Sun, Thursday, January 28, 1998)
LONGTIME SPRINGFIELD EDUCATOR WILLIAM WELLER DIES AT AGE 85
William Franklin Weller, who in his 35 years as a teacher, principal and mentor in the Springfield City Schools was known simply as "Bill" to his countless friends, died Tuesday in Community Hospital at the age of 85.
Bill Weller was a teacher and principal at Fulton Elementary School for 27 years before moving to Hayward Junior High School, from where he retired in 1967 after eight years as principal.
Weller, a New Carlisle native, might have been destined for an educational vocation; his father was principal of Olive Branch High School.
Although he at one time had considered becoming a lawyer, he turned instead to education.
In a story that appeared in the Springfield News Sun six years ago, Weller declared that some of his fondest memories were of the years he spent at Fulton Elementary School.
Edna Bacon, a retired truant officer with the city schools, remembered Bill Weller as "like a surrogate dad to all the kids at Fulton."
"He did so much for the families out there for so many years," Bacon said.
"Just last night(Tuesday) I went to the City Commission meeting and suggested that they name an unnamed road that runs into Davey Moore Park, "Bill Weller Drive,"," she said.
She said Weller had a particular influence on athletes, including Ron Burton, whom he first encountered at Keifer Junior High School, and who later played professionally for the Boston Patriots.
Bacon remarked also on Weller's good influence on the late Davey Moore, the local Golden Gloves boxing champion who went on to become featherweight champion of the world.
"Bill Weller was just so good, he was concerned about all of us and had the following of the parents," she said.
"He was held close in the hearts of many people, and was like a dad to many others."
Jane Lonsway, who had been Weller's secretary for many years, said Wednesday that "he was a good friend and a wonderful boss."
A colleague and old friend, Tom Conway, who also had been a teacher and coach in the city schools, said Wednesday that Weller "was a super guy to work for."
"I'll never forget the many nights that Bill and his wife and my wife and I would play canasta all night and watch the sun come up the next morning," Conway said.
Beyond his official capacities as a public school educator, Weller also had an active life outside the classroom.
He served for many years as director of the local sandlot baseball program and refereed football and basketball games for North and South High Schools.
He also had served as a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 15 years.
"I liked to be around sports, but I have some reservations about their being overemphasized," he said in the newspaper story.
"I never regretted going into education," he declared in that article.
(Copied from the Springfield News Sun, Wednesday, January 28, 1998)
WILLIAM "BILL" FRANKLIN WELLER
85, of Springfield, died Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 1998 in Community Hospital.
He was born April 15, 1912 in New Carlisle, Ohio, the son of Edgar G. and Leota (Bucher) Weller.
Mr. Weller was a graduate of Springfield High School and Wittenberg University with a Master of Education Degree and a member of Kappa Phi Kappa Honorary Education Society.
He retired from the Springfield Public Schools System after serving as principal of Fulton Elementary School for 27 years and at Hayward Junior High School for eight years.
After retirement, he owned and operated Weller's Hobby Shop at Selma Road and Oak Street for nine years. He was associated with athletics throughout his entire life. He was director of Summer Sandlot Basebal for the City of Springfield for many years. He was a football and basketball official and a timekeeper for Springfield South/North Football and South Basketball games for 48 years. Mr. Weller served on numerous community committees over the years. He was a former member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 15 years, Hertzler House Committee and Board Member of the Springfield Public School Credit Union. He attended Central United Methodist Church and was a member of Kiwanis Club, Knights of Pythias, Clark County Retired Teacher's Association and National Education Association.
On August 9, 1991, he was honored with a William "Bill" Weller Appreciation Dinner by former students and friends.
His survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mildred "Millie" (Hennig); three daughters, Barbara J., Diane L. and Janice E.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard E. and Sue Weller, James W. Weller, all of Springfield; grandchildren, William K. and Julie, Kari L. and Brett Griffith, all of Springfield; great-grandchildren, Nicholas R. and Tyler J. Weller, Logan J. and Mary "Meg" Griffith; special friends, Marylin Theurer and Nancy "Nan" Gregory; brother and sister-in-law, Merrill B. and Jeanne Weller; brother-in-law, Richard and Jane Hennig, all of Springfield; sister-in-law, Janice and Dormus Plank of Okemos, Michigan, Maxine and James Steed of Hamilton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends, including his pets, dog, Sparky and cats, Freddie and Babe.
Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, where the funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Julie Carmean officiating. Interment will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Community Hospital Independent Endowment Fund (CHIEF) for nursing scholarships, 2615 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45501 or to Springfield Township Number 1 Paramedic Fund, Beatty, 2844 South Yellow Springs Street, Springfield, Ohio 45506.
(Copied from the Springfield News Sun, Thursday, January 28, 1998)
Retired Educator and Principal. Son of Edgar Guy and Leota Belle (Bucher) Weller. Married Mildred Louise Hennig on 1 Sep 1934 in Clark County, OH. Father of Barbara JoAnn b. 7 Aug 1935, Richard Edgar b. 14 Aug 1939, Diane Louise 2 Jul 1946, Janice Elaine b. 26 Jun 1947 and James William b. 13 Oct 1949.
LONGTIME SPRINGFIELD EDUCATOR WILLIAM WELLER DIES AT AGE 85
William Franklin Weller, who in his 35 years as a teacher, principal and mentor in the Springfield City Schools was known simply as "Bill" to his countless friends, died Tuesday in Community Hospital at the age of 85.
Bill Weller was a teacher and principal at Fulton Elementary School for 27 years before moving to Hayward Junior High School, from where he retired in 1967 after eight years as principal.
Weller, a New Carlisle native, might have been destined for an educational vocation; his father was principal of Olive Branch High School.
Although he at one time had considered becoming a lawyer, he turned instead to education.
In a story that appeared in the Springfield News Sun six years ago, Weller declared that some of his fondest memories were of the years he spent at Fulton Elementary School.
Edna Bacon, a retired truant officer with the city schools, remembered Bill Weller as "like a surrogate dad to all the kids at Fulton."
"He did so much for the families out there for so many years," Bacon said.
"Just last night(Tuesday) I went to the City Commission meeting and suggested that they name an unnamed road that runs into Davey Moore Park, "Bill Weller Drive,"," she said.
She said Weller had a particular influence on athletes, including Ron Burton, whom he first encountered at Keifer Junior High School, and who later played professionally for the Boston Patriots.
Bacon remarked also on Weller's good influence on the late Davey Moore, the local Golden Gloves boxing champion who went on to become featherweight champion of the world.
"Bill Weller was just so good, he was concerned about all of us and had the following of the parents," she said.
"He was held close in the hearts of many people, and was like a dad to many others."
Jane Lonsway, who had been Weller's secretary for many years, said Wednesday that "he was a good friend and a wonderful boss."
A colleague and old friend, Tom Conway, who also had been a teacher and coach in the city schools, said Wednesday that Weller "was a super guy to work for."
"I'll never forget the many nights that Bill and his wife and my wife and I would play canasta all night and watch the sun come up the next morning," Conway said.
Beyond his official capacities as a public school educator, Weller also had an active life outside the classroom.
He served for many years as director of the local sandlot baseball program and refereed football and basketball games for North and South High Schools.
He also had served as a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 15 years.
"I liked to be around sports, but I have some reservations about their being overemphasized," he said in the newspaper story.
"I never regretted going into education," he declared in that article.
(Copied from the Springfield News Sun, Wednesday, January 28, 1998)
WILLIAM "BILL" FRANKLIN WELLER
85, of Springfield, died Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 1998 in Community Hospital.
He was born April 15, 1912 in New Carlisle, Ohio, the son of Edgar G. and Leota (Bucher) Weller.
Mr. Weller was a graduate of Springfield High School and Wittenberg University with a Master of Education Degree and a member of Kappa Phi Kappa Honorary Education Society.
He retired from the Springfield Public Schools System after serving as principal of Fulton Elementary School for 27 years and at Hayward Junior High School for eight years.
After retirement, he owned and operated Weller's Hobby Shop at Selma Road and Oak Street for nine years. He was associated with athletics throughout his entire life. He was director of Summer Sandlot Basebal for the City of Springfield for many years. He was a football and basketball official and a timekeeper for Springfield South/North Football and South Basketball games for 48 years. Mr. Weller served on numerous community committees over the years. He was a former member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 15 years, Hertzler House Committee and Board Member of the Springfield Public School Credit Union. He attended Central United Methodist Church and was a member of Kiwanis Club, Knights of Pythias, Clark County Retired Teacher's Association and National Education Association.
On August 9, 1991, he was honored with a William "Bill" Weller Appreciation Dinner by former students and friends.
His survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mildred "Millie" (Hennig); three daughters, Barbara J., Diane L. and Janice E.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard E. and Sue Weller, James W. Weller, all of Springfield; grandchildren, William K. and Julie, Kari L. and Brett Griffith, all of Springfield; great-grandchildren, Nicholas R. and Tyler J. Weller, Logan J. and Mary "Meg" Griffith; special friends, Marylin Theurer and Nancy "Nan" Gregory; brother and sister-in-law, Merrill B. and Jeanne Weller; brother-in-law, Richard and Jane Hennig, all of Springfield; sister-in-law, Janice and Dormus Plank of Okemos, Michigan, Maxine and James Steed of Hamilton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends, including his pets, dog, Sparky and cats, Freddie and Babe.
Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, where the funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Julie Carmean officiating. Interment will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Community Hospital Independent Endowment Fund (CHIEF) for nursing scholarships, 2615 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45501 or to Springfield Township Number 1 Paramedic Fund, Beatty, 2844 South Yellow Springs Street, Springfield, Ohio 45506.
(Copied from the Springfield News Sun, Thursday, January 28, 1998)
LONGTIME SPRINGFIELD EDUCATOR WILLIAM WELLER DIES AT AGE 85
William Franklin Weller, who in his 35 years as a teacher, principal and mentor in the Springfield City Schools was known simply as "Bill" to his countless friends, died Tuesday in Community Hospital at the age of 85.
Bill Weller was a teacher and principal at Fulton Elementary School for 27 years before moving to Hayward Junior High School, from where he retired in 1967 after eight years as principal.
Weller, a New Carlisle native, might have been destined for an educational vocation; his father was principal of Olive Branch High School.
Although he at one time had considered becoming a lawyer, he turned instead to education.
In a story that appeared in the Springfield News Sun six years ago, Weller declared that some of his fondest memories were of the years he spent at Fulton Elementary School.
Edna Bacon, a retired truant officer with the city schools, remembered Bill Weller as "like a surrogate dad to all the kids at Fulton."
"He did so much for the families out there for so many years," Bacon said.
"Just last night(Tuesday) I went to the City Commission meeting and suggested that they name an unnamed road that runs into Davey Moore Park, "Bill Weller Drive,"," she said.
She said Weller had a particular influence on athletes, including Ron Burton, whom he first encountered at Keifer Junior High School, and who later played professionally for the Boston Patriots.
Bacon remarked also on Weller's good influence on the late Davey Moore, the local Golden Gloves boxing champion who went on to become featherweight champion of the world.
"Bill Weller was just so good, he was concerned about all of us and had the following of the parents," she said.
"He was held close in the hearts of many people, and was like a dad to many others."
Jane Lonsway, who had been Weller's secretary for many years, said Wednesday that "he was a good friend and a wonderful boss."
A colleague and old friend, Tom Conway, who also had been a teacher and coach in the city schools, said Wednesday that Weller "was a super guy to work for."
"I'll never forget the many nights that Bill and his wife and my wife and I would play canasta all night and watch the sun come up the next morning," Conway said.
Beyond his official capacities as a public school educator, Weller also had an active life outside the classroom.
He served for many years as director of the local sandlot baseball program and refereed football and basketball games for North and South High Schools.
He also had served as a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 15 years.
"I liked to be around sports, but I have some reservations about their being overemphasized," he said in the newspaper story.
"I never regretted going into education," he declared in that article.
(Copied from the Springfield News Sun, Wednesday, January 28, 1998)
WILLIAM "BILL" FRANKLIN WELLER
85, of Springfield, died Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 1998 in Community Hospital.
He was born April 15, 1912 in New Carlisle, Ohio, the son of Edgar G. and Leota (Bucher) Weller.
Mr. Weller was a graduate of Springfield High School and Wittenberg University with a Master of Education Degree and a member of Kappa Phi Kappa Honorary Education Society.
He retired from the Springfield Public Schools System after serving as principal of Fulton Elementary School for 27 years and at Hayward Junior High School for eight years.
After retirement, he owned and operated Weller's Hobby Shop at Selma Road and Oak Street for nine years. He was associated with athletics throughout his entire life. He was director of Summer Sandlot Basebal for the City of Springfield for many years. He was a football and basketball official and a timekeeper for Springfield South/North Football and South Basketball games for 48 years. Mr. Weller served on numerous community committees over the years. He was a former member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 15 years, Hertzler House Committee and Board Member of the Springfield Public School Credit Union. He attended Central United Methodist Church and was a member of Kiwanis Club, Knights of Pythias, Clark County Retired Teacher's Association and National Education Association.
On August 9, 1991, he was honored with a William "Bill" Weller Appreciation Dinner by former students and friends.
His survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mildred "Millie" (Hennig); three daughters, Barbara J., Diane L. and Janice E.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard E. and Sue Weller, James W. Weller, all of Springfield; grandchildren, William K. and Julie, Kari L. and Brett Griffith, all of Springfield; great-grandchildren, Nicholas R. and Tyler J. Weller, Logan J. and Mary "Meg" Griffith; special friends, Marylin Theurer and Nancy "Nan" Gregory; brother and sister-in-law, Merrill B. and Jeanne Weller; brother-in-law, Richard and Jane Hennig, all of Springfield; sister-in-law, Janice and Dormus Plank of Okemos, Michigan, Maxine and James Steed of Hamilton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends, including his pets, dog, Sparky and cats, Freddie and Babe.
Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, where the funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Julie Carmean officiating. Interment will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Community Hospital Independent Endowment Fund (CHIEF) for nursing scholarships, 2615 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio 45501 or to Springfield Township Number 1 Paramedic Fund, Beatty, 2844 South Yellow Springs Street, Springfield, Ohio 45506.
(Copied from the Springfield News Sun, Thursday, January 28, 1998)
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