Rex D. Weber

Rex D. Weber, 81, of Sheldon, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center. His funeral service was 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Andringa Funeral Home in Sheldon with Rev. George Clausen, officiating.

Burial was at East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon.

Visitation with family present was from 5 to 7 P.M. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Andringa Funeral Home in Sheldon.

Rex Dean Weber, the son of Orville Bernard and Lenora Juanita (Hampton) Weber was born on October 24, 1945, in Moline, Illinois.  He graduated from Murdo, South Dakota High School in 1963, and continued his education at Southern State earning his bachelor’s degree in engineering. On September 2, 1967, Rex was united in marriage to Rita Ann Haley in Winner, South Dakota. He began teaching at Lake Area Technology for five years and then spent 33 years at NCC as a automotive instructor until his retirement in 2007. In 1992, he received the community college outstanding faculty award. He also owned and operated Auto Hardware Specialties for 26 years. After his retirement Rex and Rita traveled North America in their Excel 5th Wheel. Rex passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center at the age of 81 years, and 3 days.

Rex was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sanborn and a founding member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sheldon. He also served on the Iowa Corn Board. He enjoyed volunteering for church and many town activities and including Sheldon Emergency Managements for 29 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rita of Sheldon; two sons and their spouses, Russell and Kim Weber of Newell, Iowa and Ryan and Lacie Weber of Mandeville, Louisiana; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Weber; grandchildren, Dillion Weber, Kirk (Abby) Weber, Ann Weber, Liz (Logan) Keehner, Courtney Meyer, Mitchell Meyer and Emily (Brock) Moffitt; five great grandchildren; also, other relatives and friends.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents, son, Randy and brother Ricki.