WILTON – Lester “Skip” Weller, 80, of Wilton, joined his wife, Roxanne in heaven, on Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Born on January 29, 1939, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Howard and Lena (Harris) Weller.
Skip served his country in the National Guard.
On March 21, 1959, he married Roxanne Ruddy in Fair Haven, Vermont.
Skip was a 50 year member of the IUOE, Local 158, District 106 Operating Engineers and was very proud of all four of his sons for going on to join the union.
He loved working on cars. Skip and his wife drag raced together. He was a huge fan of South Glens Falls High School sports, especially wrestling. Most of all, Skip’s greatest joy was his family.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his son, Darwin Weller and his sister, Flo Belden.
He is survived by his children, Kelly Weller and wife, Valerie of Gansevoort, Howard Weller and his wife, Lisa of South Glens Falls and Shawn Weller and his wife, Cheryl of South Glens Falls; his eight grandchildren, Lester Weller and his fiancé, Logan Coltey, Shawn Weller and his girlfriend, Kayt McCormick, Ashley Weller and her boyfriend Michael Fazio, Hannah Weller, Cameron Weller and his wife, Devin Weller, Carly Weller and her girlfriend Haley Hutchings, Darwin Weller and Dillon Weller; his great grand babies, Rowan, Anderson, Gemma and Leighton; his sisters, Fay Vaughn and her husband, Frank of Texas, and Judy McWhorter and her husband, Don of Argyle; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his two dogs, DeeDee and Referee, who were his loving companions.
Calling hours will be on Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, with a prayer to follow at 7 p.m.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
The family would like to give a special thanks to his niece, Lee Ann Vitas and nephew, Joe Fowler, who were always there for him. They would also like to thank, Brenda and Nicole from Kindred Home Care for their care and support.
Memorial donations may be sent to the South High Marathon Dance, 42 Merritt Road South Glens Falls, NY 12803 or the South Glens Falls Wrestling Club, 38 Chestnut Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
We are unable to attend Skip’s services and want his family to know our thoughts are with you. Skip was one of my favorite cousins and I will miss seeing him now and then never without his famous suspenders on. Linda (Harris) and Rick Russell
my the memories you hold dear help to get you thru this difficult time. our thoughts are with you and your family.
scotty dow and michelle
Sorry for the loss.. Always looked forward to him coming in the Old Fort Diner RIP…Turtle
A loving goodbye to our long time friend Skip. We will miss having
breakfast with you at Poopies. Much love to your family , may their memories of you give comfort in this time of loss. Love Pat and Ivars Vitenbergs
We will miss you, Skip, and having breakfast with you at Poopies.
We have been friends with you and Roxanne since 1971. Pat enjoyed having some of your sons and grandsons in school at Ballard. Goodbye our dear friend. Ivars and Pat Vitenbergs
Wonderful memories of the pee-wee wrestling, and on through high school will always be with me. Your Dad was a wonderful teacher, a skillful obedient user, and a loving husband, farther. I’m sure he was also a great grandpa and will surely be missed by all. Just wanted to let you know we were thinking of you all.
Brenda Petteys Anderson
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of “Pa” I will always cherish the memory of his bear hugs whenever I saw him.
He will be truly missed by all.
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Our deepest sympathies to the Weller family. Truly a great loss of a great man. His unconditional support of family and friends was truly inspirational. Honored to have known him, and been a small part of his huge life. Rest In Peace my friend.
My deepest condolences to all the Weller family.I know Skip is with Roxy now and happy.My prayers are with you at this time.
Skip has been an integral part of our neighborhood and my family for as long as I can remember! We have spent many lazy summer days reminiscing, laughing, sometimes shedding tears over life’s daily challenges, while sitting on my porch, or his. I enjoyed taking meals and treats to him, because I knew he had his “special” favorites! How I will miss his presence, our coversations always fraught with frisky humor, and our long, caring friendship! May you be at PEACE good friend!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Skip was one of the icons of his generation. Hard working hard drinking , take no crap , fight for his family kind of guy.
My hero growing up, and allways will be.
Time to go Run the Cat 350 L in the sky
My condolences to the family of Mr. Keller, soon our God of all comfort will remove all death (Isaiah 25:8)