Services Announced For James H. Weber

James H. Weber, 60, of Germansville, died Thursday, July 28, 2011 in his home.

He was the husband of Linda R. (Arbegast) Weber. The couple celebrated their 37^th wedding anniversary last June 15. 

Born in Philadelphia, December 27, 1950, James was the son of the late Courtland W. Sr. and Helen K. (Keough) Weber.  He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era.

In 1974 Jim was hired as a laborer by South Whitehall Township. In the ensuing years he took advantage of opportunities for training, attended workshops and completed college level courses, making it possible for him to advance into positions of increasing responsibility. He was named Director of Public Works in 1998 and held that position for the last 13 years.

Jim was deeply connected to the earth. He left his mark on the land by carefully developing his property from a field of shale into pastures, fields and gardens worthy of certification by the National Wildlife Federation as a “Backyard Habitat,” a sustaining environment for all forms of wildlife.

Nothing brought a bigger smile to his face than cruising down the road on one of his motorcycles. Everyone who ever met Jim will remember his smile.

Survivors:  In addition to his loving wife, Linda; siblings, Judith W. Hughes and her husband, Francis of Souderton, Courtland W. Weber, Jr. and his wife, Diane, of Simi Valley, Calif., and Susan V. Zebrowski and her husband, Kevin, of Tabernacle, N. J.; many nieces and nephews.

Service:  A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville.  Visitation period from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Friday in the funeral home.  Private interment. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com

Contributions:  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice and/or www.caringbridge.org