of Morrison Bluff, AR
February 26, 1932 - March 20, 2024
Gilbert Louis Weisenfels, 92, of Morrison Bluff, Arkansas passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
Gilbert was born February 26, 1932 in Morrison Bluff, Arkansas to his parents, Louis Gilbert Weisenfels and Philomena (Kleck) Weisenfels. After impatiently waiting several years for her to grow up, Gilbert married the love of his life, Dorothy, on April 4, 1959. He was a row crop farmer and a cattle farmer, working alongside his brother, George and son, Larry for a great many years. Gilbert was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where he sang in the choir and was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Men's Society. Gilbert loved music. In his younger years, he played the trumpet in the Rhythm Kings band and would hush any conversation that competed with his favorite polka tunes. You could always find him trying to fix things around his farm. He would be working on the lawn mower, working in the vegetable garden or tending to Dorothy's roses after her passing. Gilbert helped to establish the volunteer fire department in Scranton and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Scranton. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with his dog, Tiger and cat, Gretel. He was one of the best sausage makers, shade tree mechanics, winemakers and storytellers there ever was.
He is preceded in death by his parents mentioned above; his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Ann Weisenfels; a daughter, Margie Weisenfels; three sisters, Ann Seiter, Elizabeth Vorster and Margaret Siebenmorgen and four brothers, Stephen Weisenfels, Bernard Weisenfels, Martin Weisenfels and George Weisenfels.
He is survived by his nine daughters, Kathy Keathley and husband, Jim of Morrison Bluff, Patti Spellins of Bentonville, Theresa Schluterman of Fort Smith, Barbara Cole and husband, Mike of Russellville, Shirley Evans and husband, Scott of Fort Smith, Jane Duke and husband, Tracy of Fayetteville, Cindy Pruitt and husband, Scott of Little Rock, Janet Harmon and husband, Philip of Morrison Bluff and Christy Hatcher and husband, Michael of Morrison Bluff; three sons, Larry Weisenfels and fiancé, Sheila Thomas of Morrison Bluff, Louis Weisenfels and wife, Cheryl of Grapevine, Texas and Gary Weisenfels and wife, Teisha of Pea Ridge; twenty-seven grandchildren, Kevin, Jared, Ryan, Andy and wife, Genesis, Chris, Sean, Kelli and husband, Zach, Reed, Sam and wife, Chloe, Lauren, Jackson, Lawson, Hudson, Ethan, Hannah, Harper, Holden, Alyssa, Alex, Cayden, Kinsey, Kaitlyn, Emily, Devin, Landon, Mason and Madelyn; six great-grandchildren, McKinley, Vander, Jameson, Emma, Kyler and Lucas.
The family would like to express their most sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Heart of Hospice staff and most especially to his favorite nurse, Sherri, of whom he was very fond.
Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:00 P.M. Sunday, March 24, 2024 followed by a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Morrison Bluff.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church at Morrison Bluff followed by burial in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements and services are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Jim Keathley, Rick Spellins, Mike Cole, Scott Evans, Tracy Duke, Scott Pruitt, Philip Harmon and Michael Hatcher.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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20 Condolence(s)
Franco Deras
Monday, March 25, 2024
Our deepest condolences to his wonderful family. He sounds like someone I would have loved to meet. To the large beautiful family he left behind, our prayers for peace and comfort to you all! May he rest in peace.
Chris Gustafson
Monday, March 25, 2024
So very sorry for your great loss. He sounds like an incredible man. He created a very large and loving family. May he rest in peace.
John&Sandy Fox
Sunday, March 24, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Mark & Gloria Hesselgrave
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Our deepest condolences to our brother Guardian, Louis, and the entire Weisenfels family. May God embrace your fathers soul in eternal peace.
Susan E. Johnson
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Thoughts and prayers with you all?Rest in peace
Tammy Goodman
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Sooo Sorry, Janet and family! Your Dad was an awesome Dad! Sending my love today through my prayers to God for you all during this time. Hold fast to the good times. Love, Tammy??
Debra Richardson
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Your family has lost a great man but I know he and Dorothy are together again. He had a wonderful life and your memories will help you through this. My prayers to all of you.
James McManners
Friday, March 22, 2024
Cindy,
Your dad sounds like a hoot! I know you will miss him terribly, but hang on to all the memories.
James
Stan & Sandy Hatcher
Friday, March 22, 2024
So sorry for your loss! Praying for you all!
VANESSA OWENS
Friday, March 22, 2024
I want to express sympathy for your loss. I know this is a difficult time, been there. Know that my thoughts are with you and your family as you grief. God bless
Ellen (Tencleve) Kirbo
Friday, March 22, 2024
The world was blessed by Gilbert and his 92 years on this earth. A kind and gentle soul who worked hard and prayed hard. I am sorry for the family’s and communities loss, but I am so happy that he and Dorothy are reunited in God’s eternal kingdom. ?????
Joey and Debbie Pintado
Friday, March 22, 2024
So sorry to hear of Gilbert's passing. May God bless all the family during this difficult time.
Billy & Diane Johnson
Friday, March 22, 2024
Christy & Michael Family
Weisenfels Family
So very sorry! May God bless you with comfort and peace. Prayers.
Deepest Sympathy,
Billy & Diane Johnson Family
Paul John Frederick
Thursday, March 21, 2024
To Gilbert's Family,
So sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great family man and friend to many. He will be missed by not only the family but the whole community.
Paul and Melissa Frederick
Gary and Michelle Duff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
So sorry to hear of the passing of Gilbert.
Lord comfort this family with your love and strength in the days ahead.
Jill and Bob Sewell
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Prayers for all the Weisenfels Family
Steven Ahne
Thursday, March 21, 2024
My deepest condolences to all of you. Your Dad was as good of a man as I've ever known. Allmof you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda (Geels) Alexander
Thursday, March 21, 2024
So very sorry for your loss.
Donna Geels
Thursday, March 21, 2024
One of the nicest men I've ever met. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family and friends. The Robert Geels family
Dorothy (Geels) Robinson
Thursday, March 21, 2024
My condolences go out to his family. Gilbert was a hard worker and instilled that in all his children. Prayers for peace and comfort in the following days.