SELLERSBURG, Ind. – With deep regret and great sadness, Weber Group has tragically lost one of their own. On August 14, president Tom Weber passed away unexpectedly.

“Tom and I founded Weber Group together in 1983 as a Design/Build Company. Through Tom’s leadership, WGI has become a pathfinder in comprehensive specialty fabrication and a world leader in both design and construction services,” said Vice President Donny Weber.

Tom was married to Barb, his beloved wife of 39 years. They have two children, Max and Sam, both of whom worked alongside their father at the Weber Group. Tom was thrilled with his three-year-old grandson Henry, and often spoke about putting family first.

“Dad expected excellence which can be seen in Weber’s unparalleled quality and craftsmanship,” says son and Project Manager Max Weber. “But he was also a very kind and patient teacher to me and our company. As we move forward through this difficult time together we will honor dad’s memory with continued success as a market leader.”

“Weber Group was not just a business to dad, it was family,” remarked son Sam Weber. “He viewed every member of the company as a son or daughter, and treated everyone with dignity and respect. He was a man of principals and always conducted himself, and the business, in a manner he believed to be fair and just.”

Tom held a bachelor degree in Architecture from the University of Kentucky and was an avid supporter of the UK athletic program. His tenure at Weber Group included over 30 years of experience in design and construction in a variety of environments from multi-family housing and commercial construction to highly branded and themed environments for clients such as Disney, Kennedy Space Center, Crayola, SeaWorld, Lego and Great Wolf Lodge.

Tom was heavily involved in community projects and led annual efforts to support New Directions Housing Corporation, which served low income families in need of home repairs and rental housing. He was also a valued contributor to The Council for Developmental Disabilities, a local organization that provides a variety of programs for people with disabilities.

A memorial service to honor Tom’s life will be held on Monday, August 21st at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, located on 3345 Lexington Road in Louisville, Kentucky at 10 AM EST. Visitation will occur on Sunday, August 20th at Ratterman Funeral Home, located on 3711 Lexington Road in Louisville, Kentucky between 1 – 7 PM EST. Memorial gifts will benefit The Council on Developmental Disabilities; Down Syndrome of Louisville and The Flaget Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Friends of Tom’s can also share their memories and stories on a special tribute page found at http://www.webergroupinc.com/tomweber/

For more information please contact Carolyn McLean at CarolynMcLean@WeberGroupInc.com or 502-645-4996.

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