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     His Social Security Number was 717-12-4868.³ Robert John Gordon Weilacher married Susan Marcettius Waive Shay, daughter of Richard Franklin Shay and Ariel Evelyn Attwell.¹ Robert John Gordon Weilacher was born on May 14, 1916 at Brockway, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania; The SSDI has a birth year of 1914.^2,3 He died on April 18, 1975 at age 58.³

     Robert Richard "Bob" Weilacher was buried at Tennessee Colony Cemetery, Tennessee Colony, Anderson Co., Texas.^1,2 He married Sandra Aline Walker.⁴ Robert Richard "Bob" Weilacher was born on December 2, 1936 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on April 30, 2019 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 82.^1,2 He Robert Richard "Bob" Weilacher, 82, passed away peacefully while holding his daughter's hand on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Tucson, AZ. He was the eldest child of Marceittus Waive (Shay) and John Gordon Weilacher. Robert was born December 2, 1936 in Warren, PA. Although he left Pennsylvania in his teens, Robert maintained a deep affection for the people and places of his childhood, returning often to visit family and friends. In 1955, after graduating from Brockway High School, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 3d Armored Division at Ft. Knox, KY where he completed basic infantry training. After serving several years in Germany, Robert was relieved from active duty at the Presidio of San Francisco in 1958 with the permanent rank of SP5. He received his honorable discharge from the Army of the United States in 1962. Robert enrolled in the School of Inhalation Therapy at the St. Joseph Infirmary in Louisville, KY in 1959 and joined the American Association of Inhalation Therapists in 1960. Robert became a Registered Respiratory Therapist in 1965. Thus began his life-long enthusiasm for the educational and technical aspects of respiratory care that would ultimately improve the health of patients. During his 35 years as an active therapist, Robert enjoyed a variety of workplaces and positions. He was an Educational & Technical Director, served on the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) Board of Directors, elected Vice President then President of the AARC, and also served on their Presidents' Council. Robert served a term as a Trustee of the American Respiratory Therapy Foundation and was also an Associate Executive Director of the AARC. In 1975, Robert was appointed Executive Director of the AARC. Robert founded and was named Managing Editor of the AARTimes publication (now AARC Times) in 1977. He was an appointed AARC Historian and actively served for ten years. Robert was honored with a Life Membership in the AARC and in 1994 was awarded the Jimmy Albert Young Medal, of which he was exceptionally grateful and proud. In 2001, Robert was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care, the culmination of a long career in his chosen and esteemed profession. Robert lived the majority of his life in Texas and for the past 31 years was a resident of Palestine, TX. In 1996, Robert became the General Manager and co-owner of Convalescent Aids, a medical supply store that also provided respiratory care. He concurrently worked as a somnologist and in 2009, at the youthful age of 72, he reluctantly decided to retire. Robert took pleasure in the many organizations that he chose to round out his active life. In his younger years he was in the Toastmasters, Kiwanis, several Chambers of Commerce and in 1972 was one of the Outstanding Young Men in America. He relished being among the honored society of Kentucky Colonels and also the American Legion, Texas Department, Post 85. He was a proud member of the Association of 3d Armored Division Veterans, attending many of their "Spearheader" reunions and was pleased to aid their efforts to erect a 3d Armored Division monument at Ft. Benning. Robert served three terms on the Anderson County Historical Commission, one as Treasurer. He was also involved with the Palestine Community Theater and helped with the fundraising for the restoration of the historic Texas Theater in Palestine. Robert, a voracious reader, was a staunch supporter of the Palestine Library Friends, contributing countless hours to their bookstore. He also served on their Board in several capacities, including President. As a natural entertainer, he enthusiastically participated in their series of theatrical fundraisers, "Murder On The dis-Oriented Express." Some special experiences in Robert's life include: family reunions, weddings and graduations, the publication of numerous articles (both technical and historical), cross-country and international travel, visiting Civil War battlefields, serving as co-sponsor (Godfather) in an Apache Sunrise Ceremony, crewing under his brother on a schooner as part of an Atlantic Rally Cruise to Gibraltar, working as a background artist on two television episodes in Hollywood, being a featured speaker at the dedication of the Sulphur Springs Historical Monument in Cochise Co., AZ, and attending his nephew-in-law's official Retirement Ceremony from the U.S. Army at the Pentagon. In his spare time, Robert enjoyed collecting stamps, immersing himself in the research and compilation of his family's genealogy, model railroading, flying via his computer flight simulator, continuing his personal education through The Great Courses, dancing, and singing karaoke in the privacy of his home and with family. His parents and cherished son, Jeffrey Scott Weilacher, preceded Robert in death as did his siblings; Norman Everett, Kenneth William, Patricia Ann, Nancy Lee, Helen Roberta, Elmer Roland, Vincent Eugene, Lyle Roberson, and Leslie Russell. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Jo Weilacher of Pearce, AZ; his daughter-in-law, Andrea Cervantez Weilacher (and her children Aimee, Jordan, Alyssa, and Emily who fondly called him "Papa Robert"); his siblings Susan Marie, Margaret Frances, David Rodney, Edward Gerald, Bruce Michael, Mabel Elizabeth, Debra Jean, Timothy Duane, Kathryn Louise, and Lloyd Marshall. Survivors also include his brothers-in-law, Glenn Alan Hazen, Sanford Rederer, and John McGee; sister-in-law, Deborah Weilacher; cousin-in-law, Charlene Astramovich; his beloved nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins and others across the country. Sadly, Robert was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease several years ago. But even as the disease had him firmly in its grasp Robert maintained his humanity and compassion, his humor, his love of children, travel, singing and dancing. He continued to enjoy the nuances of language and endeavored to remain a gentleman in all things. Robert will be greatly missed by all those who knew, loved, and admired him. A memorial service will be held at the Tennessee Colony Cemetery. on June 3, 2019.¹

     Sandra Aline Walker was buried at Tennessee Colony Cemetery, Tennessee Colony, Anderson Co., Texas.^3,2 Her married name was Weilacher.⁴ She married Robert Richard "Bob" Weilacher, son of Robert John Gordon Weilacher and Susan Marcettius Waive Shay.⁴ Sandra Aline Walker was born on May 20, 1945 at East Chicago, Lake Co., Indiana.^2,1 She died on February 26, 2020 at Palestine, Anderson Co., Texas, at age 74.¹ She Sandra Aline (Walker) Weilacher, 74, passed away peacefully at her home, in the presence of her family, Wednesday evening, February 26, 2020 in Palestine, TX. Sandra was the daughter of Knox and Ruby Aline (Workman) Walker. She was born May 20, 1945 in Chicago, Indiana. Sandra was raised in Gulfport, Mississippi and graduated from Gulfport High School in 1963. Shortly after graduation she and her mother moved to Houston, TX where Sandra was employed as a secretary. She enjoyed working for the renowned vascular disease surgeon, Dr. Michael DeBakey, who was instrumental in developing the artificial heart. Sandra remained a secretary, office manager and clerk throughout her working career at a variety of locations in Texas. Her most recent employment was as a clerk with the Palestine Institutional Parole Office and prior to that she taught computer skills at the Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony. Sandra also served on the Board of the Circle R Hunting and Fishing Club as their Secretary/Treasurer for many years. Sandra's great-grandparents were early settlers in the Palestine and the Tennessee Colony areas. Fascinated by her family history, she spent many years researching their genealogy. Sandra was thrilled to discover that she was a direct descendant of Israel Boone, elder brother of the famed explorer, Daniel. She was also a cousin (many times removed) to President Abraham Lincoln through his maternal Hanks line. She even learned that she and Elvis Presley shared a common progenitor. Sandra was a kind and generous person. She loved to read and keep abreast of current events. She had a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. Highly intelligent, Google became her immediate friend, where questions were always answered. Sandra enjoyed traveling and managed to see much of the country. She also toured Russia, when it was still the USSR, and visited Portugal, where she was delighted by their wonderful wine and cuisine. Her parents and cherished son, Jeffrey Scott Weilacher, preceded Sandra in death as did her elder brother, Norman Knox Walker. Sandra is survived by her step-daughter, Karen J. Weilacher; her daughter-in-law, Andrea C. Weilacher (and her children; Aimee, Jordan, Alyssa and Emily). Also surviving is Sandra's sister-in-law, Reba Gail Walker and niece, Belinda Walker Woolard. Many friends also mourn her passing. Per Sandra's wishes, there will be no formal funeral but a private family interment will be held at the Tennessee Colony Cemetery in Tennessee Colony, TX. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Jennifer Chaffins, LMT, and to the nurses, caregivers, and staff from Solaris Hospice and Texas Oncology-Palestine Cancer Center for their gentle and professional care of Sandra. on March 3, 2020.³

     Jeffrey Scott Weilacher was buried at Tennessee Colony Cemetery, Tennessee Colony, Anderson Co., Texas.^2,3 He was born on September 14, 1969 at Oklahoma.² He married Andrea Cervantez on September 5, 2010 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.^2,3 Jeffrey Scott Weilacher died on September 22, 2015 at Texas at age 46.^2,3 He Jeffrey Scott Weilacher, 46, of Denton and Palestine passed away Tuesday. He was born to Robert Richard and Sandra Aline Walker Weilacher. He married his long-time love, Andrea Cervantez, September 5, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the late 1800's Scott's maternal ancestors settled in Palestine and the Tennessee Colony area of Anderson County, Texas. Although born in Oklahoma, Scott was a proud Texan by choice. Scott attended Brookhaven Community College in Dallas and the University of North Texas in Denton. His original interest was photojournalism, but his career segued into telecommunications. He worked for MCI, MCI WorldCom and Verizon as a senior telecommunications engineer. He received numerous professional awards. Scott maintained his passion for photography throughout his life. He enjoyed travel, with highlights that included standing atop the Berlin Wall as it was being dismantled and crowding into New York's Time Square as the ball dropped bringing in the New Year. He thrived on driving his motorcycle, going to concerts and writing poetry for his wife. Jeffrey Scott is survived by his wife, Andrea of Denton; parents, Sandra and Robert of Palestine; sister, Karen J. Weilacher of Pearce, AZ; stepchildren, Aimee V. Speer (Jonathan), Jordan C. Escamilla, Alyssa Escamilla and Emily Escamilla as well as numerous extended family. Scott will be remembered for his unwavering friendship, beautiful smile, twinkling eyes and kind heart. A private interment will be at the Tennessee Colony Cemetery. on September 30, 2015.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 166-30-8849.⁴ Norman Everett Weilacher married Donna Dae Jones.⁵ Norman Everett Weilacher married Vera Maria Spiligoylos.³ Norman Everett Weilacher and Donna Dae Jones were divorced.⁴ Norman Everett Weilacher was born on November 11, 1937 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He died on July 29, 2005 at Titusville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania, at age 67.^3,4 He Norman Everett Weilacher was retired from GE of Erie. Norman Everett Weilacher, age 67, passed away July 29, 2005 at Titusville Memorial Hospital. He was born November 11, 1937 in Clarion, Pa., son of the late Robert and Susan ( Shay ) Weilacher. He was survived by his sons, Jerry Weilacher and his wife, Lisa, of Ark., Tracy Waddell and Terry Weilacher and his wife, Leora, of Canadohta Lake, Tom Weilacher and his wife, Missy, of Union City, and Neal Weilacher of Waterford, and another son, Tom Murphy of Erie, two daughters, Dorothy Fink and her husband, Leon, of Canadohta Lake, and Vera Lobdell and her husband, Barry, of Cambridge Springs, He is further survived by a stepmother, Olive Weilacher of Union City. His brothers include Robert Weilacher of Texas, Ken Weilacher of Corry, David Weilacher of Fla., Ed Peterson of Cambridge Springs, Bruce Boyd of Meadville, as well as Elmer, Tim, Lyle, Les and Loyd Weilacher. Sisters of the deceased include Susan Hazen and her husband, Alan, of Ohio, Pat Rederer and her husband, Sandy, of Va., Margaret McGee and her husband, Jack, of Sarver, Ohio, Debbie Fitch and her husband, Jeff, of Union City, Helen Lee of Union City, as well as Mabel Weilacher, Kathy Schroeder, and Nancy Weilacher. He was the grandfather of 27 and great-grandfather of four. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Weilacher, a son, Norman Weilacher, Jr., a daughter Brenda Johnson and her husband, Steve. A memorial service will be held at the Faith Bible Church, Tillotson Corners, Rt. 8, Union City on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Trevor Brubaker officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. on July 31, 2005.³

     His Social Security Number was 166-30-9304.⁵ Kenneth William Weilacher was buried at Starr Cemetery, Church Hill, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Marlene Burdick.⁶ Kenneth William Weilacher was born on January 27, 1938; The SSDI and veterans records have a birth year of 1939.^2,5,7 He died on December 28, 2007 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.^2,5,7,4 He Kenneth William Weilacher, 69, of Chord Rd., Corry, Pa., died on Friday, December 28, 2007 in St. Vincent Health Center in Erie, Pa. on December 29, 2007.⁴

     Patricia Ann Weilacher was buried at Starr Cemetery, Church Hill, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.² Her Social Security Number was 178-32-7013.⁴ She was born on December 24, 1941 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,6,4 She married Emil Michael Aun on August 3, 1963 at Robertson Co., Tennessee.^7,5 Patricia Ann Weilacher and Emil Michael Aun were divorced before October, 1967.^6,5 As of October 10, 1967,her married name was Aun.⁶ Patricia Ann Weilacher married Emil Michael Aun on October 10, 1967 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^6,5 Patricia Ann Weilacher and Emil Michael Aun were divorced on February 26, 1980 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of August 27, 1983,her married name was Rederer.⁶ Patricia Ann Weilacher married Sanford Rederer on August 27, 1983 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^6,5 Patricia Ann Weilacher died on December 1, 2006 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 64.^2,8,4,5 She Patricia Weilacher Aun-Rederer, 64, an Arlington County resident and former Arlington YMCA board member and volunteer, died Dec. 1 at Virginia Hospital Center. She had complications from cancer. In the 1970s, Mrs. Aun-Rederer did bookkeeping work for a University of Northern Colorado continuing education program in Washington. For several more years, she was a coordinator for a program at the old Antioch Law School in Washington that gave paralegal training to American Indians. She and her second husband were partners in the Texas based medical equipment and polysomnography (sleep studies) company of one of her brothers. Mrs. Aun-Rederer was born in Warren, Pa., and spent much of her youth in a children's home with two of her sisters. She settled in the Washington area in 1967. She was a 1990 summa cum laude graduate of Marymount University. She raised tropical plants, such as banana trees, elephant ears and brugmansia. She also traveled many times to Europe and Asia. She was twice married to and divorced from Mike Aun. Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Sandy Rederer of Arlington; two daughters from her first marriage, Leslie Aun McClain of Reston and Lindsay Aun of Livingston, Mont; four brothers; three sisters; six half-brothers; four half-sisters; and three grandchildren. on December 5, 2006.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 402-22-6414.⁷ Emil Michael Aun was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on April 30, 1926 at Rio de Janiero, Brazil.^{1,2,7,4,8,9,10,6} He married Patricia Ann Weilacher, daughter of Robert John Gordon Weilacher and Susan Marcettius Waive Shay, on August 3, 1963 at Robertson Co., Tennessee.^3,11 Emil Michael Aun and Patricia Ann Weilacher were divorced before October, 1967.^2,11 Emil Michael Aun married Patricia Ann Weilacher, daughter of Robert John Gordon Weilacher and Susan Marcettius Waive Shay, on October 10, 1967 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^2,11 Emil Michael Aun and Patricia Ann Weilacher were divorced on February 26, 1980 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^1,11 Emil Michael Aun died on December 4, 1986 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 60.^7,4,9,6

     Her Social Security Number was 181-36-4348.¹ Her married name was Weilacher.² Vera Maria Spiligoylos married Norman Everett Weilacher, son of Robert John Gordon Weilacher and Susan Marcettius Waive Shay.² Vera Maria Spiligoylos was born on December 15, 1941 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died in April, 1993 at Pennsylvania at age 51.^1,3

     Norman Everett Weilacher Jr. was buried at Waterford Cemetery, Waterford, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on August 29, 1960 at Union City, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.² He died on August 30, 1960 at Union City, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.²

     Donna Dae Jones married Norman Everett Weilacher, son of Robert John Gordon Weilacher and Susan Marcettius Waive Shay.¹ Her Social Security Number was 192-34-9279.² Her married name was Weilacher.¹ Donna Dae Jones and Norman Everett Weilacher were divorced.² Donna Dae Jones was born on February 24, 1943 at Rochester, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.² She died on August 1, 2002 at age 59.²

     Infant Weilacher was buried at Waterford Cemetery, Waterford, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on June 1, 1961 at Corry, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died on June 2, 1961 at Corry, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.¹