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Werner Weisbrod, born on September 14, 1932 in Rhodt, Germany passed away on October 6, 2005 at the age of 73 years after a long battle with cancer. After founding and leading a Drum and Bugle Marching Band for 5 years in Germany, he came to Chicago, Ill. On August 14, 1965, got married and worked for Harig Tool and Die Co. as a Tool Maker for 30 years. He was a hard worker and a good provider, who never missed an opportunity in working overtime, to get ahead. After retirement, he moved the family to San Antonio, TX where his daughter was already living and working as a Pharmacist after graduating from UT in 1990. There he pursued his love of music again and joined the German Club Beethoven Mäennerchor and enjoyed singing with them. Later, he also became a member of the S.A. Liederkrauz Choir and loved to be a part of that group, especially when they performed in concerts. He was also a member of the Germania Club and enjoyed their songs and friendship of many. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilhelmina Schneider, aunt and uncles, as well as his brother, Helmut Weisbrod. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Helen W. Weisbrod, daughter, Karen I. Pierce and husband, Michael R. Pierce, 3 grandchildren, Matt, age 22, Nicole, age 20 and Christopher, age 6. Other relatives living in Germany are sister-in-law, Sonja Weisbrod; nephew, Fredy Weisbrod and his family; numerous cousins and sister-in-law, Aurelia Czuday and her family; also brother-in-law, Adolf Hanert, living in Spain. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Vitas Hospice for the care they provided. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2005 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. The Funeral Service will be on Monday, October 10, 2005 at 11:00AM at University United Methodist Church with Dr. J. Michael Lowry and Dr. Greg Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park North. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University United Methodist Church, 5084 DeZavala Rd., San Antonio, TX 78249 or to Vitas Hospice-Charitable Fund, 5430 Fredericksburg Rd. Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78229.

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Werner Weisbrod

September 14, 1932 - October 6, 2005