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Obituary: Arthur W. Weiss Jr.

Arthur had a distinguished United States Naval career, having received a Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star among other awarded medals.

Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.

Arthur W. Weiss Jr.

Age 93, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 9, 2025. Arthur was born on September 20, 1931, in Joliet, IL, and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of Linda F. (Schneider) and Arthur W. Weiss, Sr.

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Arthur had a distinguished United States Naval career, having received a Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star among other awarded medals and ribbons. He retired from Commonwealth Edison Company as a manager, power supply.

He became a member of the VFW Cantigny Post 367 in 1952 and remained a life member.

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Arthur is survived by his three sons, John A. (Cyndi) Weiss of Shawnee, KS, James A. (Ligia) Weiss of Joliet, IL, and Jay A. (Sonja) Weiss of Naperville, IL; his daughter, Judi A. Weiss of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Krista Hogue, Rachel L. Weiss, Zachary A. Weiss, Alexis M. Weiss, Ashley Ann Weiss, and Andrew J. Weiss; and three great-grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Mae Weiss (July 4, 1991); his parents; sister, Doris E. (Leonard “Ike”) Eichelberger; and brother, Donald L. (Clara) Weiss.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

Funeral services for Arthur W. Weiss were held privately by his family. Interment took place at St. Mary Nativity, Joliet.

For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

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