Urban Anthony “Bill” Wieberg, 86, Argyle, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He was born March 11, 1937, to the late Fritz Joseph and Catherine Cecilia (Brunnert) Wieberg in Argyle.
He was united marriage to the former Frances Ann Falter April 29, 1961, in Argyle.
Urban entered active federal service in the U. S. Army April 30, 1957, at St. Louis and served until April 29, 1960, when he was honorably discharged at Fort Hood, Texas, at the rank of Sergeant E5. After his basic training, Urban took his advanced individual training at the U. S. Army Southeastern Signal School as a Lineman and Powerman, and at the time of his discharge, he had advanced to the position of Line Construction Foreman. He was awarded and entitled to wear the Good Conduct Medal and the Expert (Carbine) Badge as well as having received other honors during his service as well. A man of excellent character, Urban’s “Honorable Discharge” is a testimonial of selfless and dedicated service to his country.
He was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2047, both in Argyle.
Urban was employed with Quaker Window Products; Maries County as County Commissioner for four years; U. S. Department of Agriculture for three years, and taught Building Trades at Maries R-1 School.
He was a great mechanic who was always willing to help in any way. Urban was a lifelong farmer, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working the land.
He was well remembered for playing the lead guitar in the “Country Boys Band” as well as playing music and spending time with his family. Urban will be remembered for his love and support of his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
Urban was preceded in death by parents, Fritz and Catherine; granddaughter, Rachel Ann Juergens; brothers, Mathias, James, Ildephonse, Albert, John and Edmund; and sisters, Ermina Dickens, Rita Payne, Veronica McCormick and Helen Copeland.
He is survived by wife of 62 years, Frances of the home near Argyle; children, Ivan Anthony Wieberg and wife Ann of St. Elizabeth, Kathleen Marie Gladden and husband Ed of Meta, Leroy Henry Wieberg and wife Lisa of Argyle, Laura Ann Haslag and husband Paul of Green Ridge, Dale Fred Wieberg and wife Peggy of Argyle and Yvonne Mary Weed of Loose Creek; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and two more expected; and other relatives and friends.
A funeral Mass was held Monday, May 15, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Argyle with Rev. Basil Tigga and Rev. James Finder offficiating and Deacon Michael Brooks assisting. Interment with military honors was in the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Argyle.
Memoria contributions suggested per the wishes of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Vienna.
Online condolences may be shared with the family of Mr. Urban Wieberg at www.birminghammartinfuneralhomes.com
