Weber Ford, we proudly honor and appreciate the brave military personnel and veterans in the Granite City community who have selflessly served our country. We recognize the immense sacrifices made not only by our veterans but also by their families, whose strength and support are equally recognized. As a locally rooted dealership in Granite City for more than 120 years, we are committed to giving back to those who’ve given so much. That’s why every month, we take time to spotlight and celebrate a veteran from our area—sharing their story, recognizing their service, and thanking them for their dedication. At Weber Ford, supporting Granite City veterans isn’t just something we say—it’s something we do, proudly and consistently. #theweberdifference
Michael Bady
Mr. Bady is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Navy. He was an E-3 who served aboard the USS Ponchatoula from 1967 to 1971. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for his service. Welcome home, Sir.
James Hatches
James was in the United States Navy for six years and served aboard the USS New Jersey, USS Missouri, and the USS Meyerkord. He served with duty and honor. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for his service. Welcome home, Sir.
Daniel Kleuskens
Mr. Kleuskens was in the United States Army for 21 years. He served in artillery and special weapons and is a veteran of Desert Storm. He was awarded a Bronze Star and retired as a Sgt. 1st Class. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for his service. Welcome home, Sir.
Lowell “Joe” Bell
Mr. Bell served in the United States Air Force as a jet engine technician. He was also a radio dispatch operator. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for his service. Welcome home, Sir.
Mr. Louis Mitchell
Louis was in the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He was a combat engineer and attained the rank of corporal. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for his service. Welcome home, Sir.
Keith Hegger
Keith served in the United States Navy from 1989 to 1993. He was an electrician’s mate, Mine Division 125, MSB 28. He served on the USS Frank Cable, Submarine Tender, Radiological Control. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir.
Mike Meliere
Mike served in the United States Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. He was with the 101st and deployed in 1969 to 1971. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for his service. Welcome home Sir!
William Puhse
Mr. William was in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962 and served as a surgery tech in the Medical Corps. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service, Sir. Welcome home.
Scott Gregory
Mr. Gregory served in the United States Army E6, for over 10 years. He was in the infantry as a recon scout. The employees of Weber Chevrolet are grateful for his service. Welcome home Sir.
Elmer Jackson
Mr. Jackson is a United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam from 1968 –1971. He was a combat engineer and served a total of 18 years. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir!
Mr. Rich Hill
Mr. Hill served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971, in the infantry. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir.
Mr. Lewis Giles
Mr. Giles was in the United States Navy for 20 years. He served as a security guard, then a machinist mate, and ended his service as a chaplain. He is a Desert Storm Veteran. The employees of #WeberFord are grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir.
Sgt. David Parker
Sgt. Parker was in the United States Marines. He served as a Logistics Specialist from 1988 to 1997. He is an Honorably Discharged Desert Storm Combat, and Disabled Veteran. The employees of Weber Ford are very grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir.
Jim Davis
Jim served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1982. He was in the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment and was a specialist working with the Hawk Missile system, air defense artillery. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home.
Master Sergeant Case Finch
Mr. Finch has served in the United States Army for over 25 years and has attained the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Sgt. Finch has been deployed multiple times to Afghanistan and Iraq. He is still currently serving our Country. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Thank you, Sir!
Roger Boker
Sgt. Boker served in the United States Army for 24 years. He was in field artillery with his last assignment, SVC Battery 4-1. He has served as an instructor, Gunnery Sgt. And Platoon Sgt. He attained the rank of Acting First Sgt. when he retired. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir.
Edward E. Lemler Jr.
Mr. Lemler is a Veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1969. He was an E3 Boiler Tech and served on the USS Diamond and the USS Great Sikin AE17. The employees of Weber For are grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir.
Paul Anderson
Paul was in the United States Marine Corps. He was trained as an electrician and generator electric supply specialist. He was later trained in demolitions to clear areas for landing strips for helicopters and Harrier Jets. Paul and his wife continue to serve the community as Mr. and Mrs. Santa. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir.
Mr. Charles McMillan
Mr. McMillan served in the United States Army and attained the rank of E5. He was stationed in Korea in 1952 and 1953 in the infantry and completed eight years of military service. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir!
Sgt. Hosie Johnson
Mr. Johnson joined the Marine Corps in February 1967. He was sent to Vietnam later that year and assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. Mr. Johnson was a Rifleman/Machine gunner and was injured by enemy fire and a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He retired under disability from the Marine Corps in 1972. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service and honored to welcome you home, Sir.
Mr. Aaron Higgins
Mr. Higgins was in the United States Army and served in Vietnam from 1969 until 1971. He was in the 1st Air Cavalry Division, infantry, and earned the rank of Sergeant E5. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir.
Esteban Salazar
Mr. Salazar is a current Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He has served in various areas of the world as a medic, now in his 28th year. He and his wife were preparing to move again, but it is part of their dedication to our country. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service.
Billy Rosales
Mr. Rosales served in the United States Marine Corps for almost 10 years. He was in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966 and was assigned to the 11 Marines Artillery Unit. He was based on Hill 69 north of Chu Lai. He left the Marines in 1967 as a Staff Sargent. In 1977 he joined the United States Army Service Battalion and retired in 1999 as a Master Sargent. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home Sir!
Chris Shockey
Mr. Shockey was in the United States Army from 1997 to 2004. He served in Iraq as a combat engineer and received a Purple Heart . Chris enjoys playing for the St. Louis Blues Warriors hockey team — a program that provides an opportunity for disabled veterans to play hockey. Welcome home, Sir. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service.
Leroy Horvath
Mr. Horvath served in the US Army for 27 years. He entered the Army as a commissioned 2nd Lieutenant after graduating from John Carroll University. He did two tours of duty in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966 and the second from 1968 to 1969. He served as an Army Aviator flying small observation planes and helicopters. He retired as a full Colonel. The employees of Weber Chevrolet are grateful for your service. Welcome home, Sir.
Lyle Green
He served as a United States Marine in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. Mr. Green attained the rank of Corporal and was in the 4th Battalion, 11th Marines, heavy artillery unit. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home, sir!
Brandon Flanigan
He served with the United States Marine Corps from 1994 to 1998. Mr. Flanigan attained the rank of Corporal and was a combat engineer. The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your service. Welcome home, sir.
Ava and Jason Gerdeman
Air Force Veterans. Ava served as an MP and Jason in IT and Communications (for almost 20 years now)! The employees of Weber Ford are grateful for your dedication and service to our country. Thanks to you both.
