In loving memory of

Alan Dale Weets
September 17, 1932 - November 2, 2006

Alan Dale Weets age 74 of Mechanicsville Iowa died on Thursday November 2 2006 in his home surrounded by his family from complications of chronic lung disease.



A celebration of his life will be held at 11 A.M. Monday November 62006.0 from the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church with Pastor Linda Stransky officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 P.M. on Sunday November 52006.0 from the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery Maquoketa Iowa. The Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa is in charge of the arrangements.



Alan was born the fourth child of William and Alvina (Luett) Weets near Buckhorn in rural Jackson County Iowa on September 17 1932. He graduated from Lost Nation High School as salutatorian of his class. Alan and Mary Herkelmann were married on September 21 1952 at the Elwood United Methodist Church. They lived in Lost Nation and Springdale until moving to the Lester Nicoll farm south of Mechanicsville in March of 1956.



A farmer his entire life Alan participated in the local and Iowa Master's corn yield contests sponsored by the Jaycees was selected as Outstanding Young Farmer by the Jaycees in 1959 was a member of the Farm Bureau Soybean Association and sold Garst Seed Corn for twenty years. Alan remembered waiting at the end of the cornfield with horses and buckboard for the sun to come up to pick corn at the age of ten. He bought his first lamb at the age of twelve and won his first calf in a 4-H calf scramble at the fair at the age of sixteen. Alan fed cattle hogs and thousands of sheep during his life with the sheep arriving in Mechanicsville by railroad car from Wyoming and Texas.



As a member of the United Methodist Church Alan served on the Board of Trustees and co-chaired the building committee for the educational wing.



He was always interested in what his children and grandchildren were doing and loved collecting arrowheads boating fishing with his buddy Dave Wilken in Canada and finally stopped water skiing at the age of sixty-five. He and Mary spent the last several winters in Florida Texas and Arizona.



Alan will be remembered by his family as a hard worker but also as a proud and loving husband father grandfather and great-grandfather who loved to tease and play jokes on people.



He is survived by his wife Mary seven children Mary Beth (Rob) Bixler Mt. Pleasant Barbara (Michael) Caudill Solon Carl (Cathy) Weets Cooper TX Alan Steven (Teresa) Weets Mechanicsville Ben Weets Tipton Janine (Kevin) Sulzner Anamosa and Susan (Adam) Robinson Mechanicsville; fifteen grandchildren Brandi & Aaron Bixler Ontario Caudill Katie & Kristi Weets Alan J. Sally & Stacey Weets Lauren & William Weets Christopher (Stephanie) Nathan & Jacob Sulzner and Sarah & Daniel Robinson; two great-granddaughters Abigail & Aicia Bixler; three brothers William (Janette) Weets Harold (Dolores) Weets and Darrell Weets; and two sisters-in-law Helen Kinrade and Zelda (Burt) Dostal. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Virginia Hein and Lenora Weets.



An Alan Dale Weets Memorial Fund has been established.

Tributes

Edie and Dennis Ford wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Mary Beth Rob and Families~ We would like to extend our sincere sympathy at this time of sorrow."

Roxe Anne Naaktgeboren-Gingrich wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Susan I was very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know that you all were a very loving and close family. I know I only got to spend a weekend or two with you but I could see that even as a child. Your closeness will see you through this hard time and soon the pain will ease but you will always have your memories. Keep strong and love each other.Love and prayersRoxe"

Dolores wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

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Dolores Wood wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Alan was a great gentleman and we want to extend our sympathy to the entire family."

Paul & Lena Shelton wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

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JON AND JO DOSTAL wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Uncle Allen always was interested in what I was doing we had not seen each other very often Him and Mary kept up with us thru Mom but when we did he always wanted to know what we had been doing. I was thankfull that he was at home with his family when he pasted I know that was important to him. I will miss Him.Love Jon & Jo"

Thomie & Judith Williams wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"We haven't known Allan very long but weconsider him and Mary very Dear Friends."

Dave Dostal Family wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Aunt MarySorry to hear about Uncle Alan's death. We are out of town and unable to attend his wake/funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time."

gary sulzner wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Dear Mary and family: I want to say how sorry I am to hear of Alans passing I did not find out about it till Mon. A.M. thus too late to attend the service. Please except my sympathy and if their is anything I can do to help please feel free to contact me. Gary Sulzner."

Deb Klopp wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Sue: I am sorry for your loss... but am happy that you are all together as a family celebrating your father's life. With the number of family members I know that the stories will be many. My thoughts are with you as you go the next several days but more so in the weeks and months ahead... as no one can ever fill the space in your heart that was reserved for your father.Warmest regards Deb"

Wendy Johnson wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Sue My heart goes out to you at this most difficult time. Know that your father is now at peace and will rest cradled in the arms of our everlasting Lord. If you need anything please let me know. Wendy"

Dwight Herkelman wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

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Dwight Herkelman wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

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Carson Celebration of Life Center wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"My God bless and keep you in this time of greif as you celebrate the life of a loved one."

Vicki & Ron Conley wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Janine Kevin & familyExtending to you and yours our sympathy.You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.God Bless."

Debi Orr wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Sue and familyI know there is never a good time to loose a parent. I hope the many good years you had with him gives you support and grace during these next few days.He no longer has pain and will be an angel looking down on his family. Our thoughts and prayers have certainly been with you this past week.God's Blessing"

Cheryl Achey wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Sue I am so sorry for the loss of your father. The love and support of your family and friends will help you through this difficult time. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you. Roland and Cheryl"

Russell & Delores Tate wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"We didn't get to know Alan as well as we would have liked but he was a friend and real gentleman. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to Mary and their children at this time.Russ & Delores"

Barbara (Luett) Wilks wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Mary and Family:I am so sorry for your loss. Though Alan and I met only once I know my dad thought highly of him. Hope the many words of comfort that appear in these tributes will help you through these difficult days."

Linda Revier wrote on Nov 2, 2006:

"Mary Barbara and family I will be thinking of you even though I can't be there.....you need to remember all the good times.....we have such a great family and memories that could fill several books!!! You know he is in a great place and he will always be with you.....Mary I hope to see you soon...Love Linda"