Leone Helen (Wisneski) Weber died peacefully at her home in Mt Pleasant Michigan on November 10, 2017. She was 99, six months shy of achieving her goal of centenarian status. Leone was born in Saginaw MI on May 8, 1918 to Walter and Hattie (Borowitz) Wisneski. She attended Aquinas College in Kalamazoo and graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.A. degree in 1941 where she was on the Varsity Tennis Team. Her marriage to Edgar George Weber was blessed with five children. She is survived by two of her children, Lisa Weber of Troy, and Tom (Christine) Weber of Mt. Pleasant; six grandchildren (from Lisa) Jessica Weber of Troy and Hilary (Jeff) Renno of White Lake (children of Martin McDonald), (from Tom) Dr. Lauren Weber, of OR, and Eric Weber (children of Mary Weber) of Commerce Township, and (from John) Erica (Adam) Grenker of NJ and Michael (Ali) Weber of MA (children of Cathy Weber); four great-grandchildren (from Erica) Sophia and Maya Ritchie and (from Michael) Max and Finley Weber; three siblings, Dina (Charles, deceased) Wehner of Saginaw, Gerard Wisneski of Reese, and Mary Jo (Charles) Johnston of CA; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Edgar George Weber (1961); two infant daughters Karen Lisbeth and Greta Ann; son, John Timothy (Jeanne Marshall, survives) of NH (2017); and siblings, Edmond (Donna) Wisneski, Conrad (Alpha) Wisneski, Stella (Gerald) McNerney, Mayola (John) Kubiak, Dr. Myron (Margaret) Wisneski, and Anthony Warren. Leone retired in 1993 from Central Michigan University as Director of the Creative Arts Gallery and was awarded Emeritus status upon retirement. At CMU, she also served as Dean of Women. She was active in Alpha Chi Omega, serving as an advisor and Board member for many years and was Panhellenic Advisor. While in the Creative Arts Gallery, Leone sought and hosted hundreds of nationally renowned artists of many different mediums. During her tenure, it was more than a gallery; it was a gathering place where people congregated to spin tales, pottery wheels and webs of connections, while socializing, debating social issues, pondering personal problems, and taking advantage of Leones listening ear. She delighted in mentoring students and artists. During Leones marriage, she worked in various roles, moving all over the country while Ed was in the Air Force and during his career relocations with Oldsmobile, General Motors Corp. She and Ed moved to Mt. Pleasant in 1961 shortly before his death. Leone was a very talented musician playing violin, saxophone and piano. Growing up, she and her siblings played in various bands in church, high school and college, a passion she continued into her adult life. Tennis was a big part of Leones life. She started playing tennis as a child, won a state championship in high school, played varsity tennis at Western Michigan University, and played with Big Bill Tilden, one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She continued playing the game well into her 90s and her tennis teammates were a big part of her life. She was an all around, multi-sport athlete. Leone was a lifelong learner, loving and collecting books and works of art. She was a supreme host, always entertaining friends and family. She loved to travel, visiting her children as they moved across the continent and visiting friends she met, always staying connected. Leone and loyalty were synonymous. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, selfless giver and will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Visitation is at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home, 2300 S Lincoln Rd. in Mt. Pleasant on Friday November 17, 2-5 and 6-8 PM. Vigil is at 7:30 PM. Celebration Mass is at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 302 S. Kinney Blvd. on Saturday, November 18, at 10 AM with Father Loren Kalinowski as celebrant. Visitation precedes the Mass from 9 AM to 10 AM. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with a luncheon following at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to honor Leone, please consider donating to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, Leone H. Weber Memorial www.bbrfoundation.org, 90 Park Avenue " 16th Floor, New York, NY 10016.
