James J. Weimer, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the home he built twenty-seven years ago in Peru, Indiana with his children by his side after a long illness.  He was born to the late Robert & Frances (Howard) Weimer on February 8, 1939 in Wabash County.

James graduated from Somerset High School and retired as a Tool & Die Maker from Trelleborg Automotive in Peru, Indiana. He loved and was passionate about woodworking and cars.

James is survived by two sons, Dennis (Debby) Weimer, Churubusco, Indiana, Scott Weimer, Wabash; grandchildren, Jeffery (Emily) Weimer, Fort Wayne and Rainey Weimer, Wabash; brothers, Mike Weimer, Clovis, California, Eddie Weimer, Redbridge, Indiana, Steve Weimer, Okeechobee, Florida and Tom Weimer, Flippin, Arkansas.  He is preceded in death by one son, Jeffery Weimer; granddaughter, Ashley Weimer and two brothers.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association and Ronald McDonald House.

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.