Lyn C. (Jake) Weller, 79, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Feb. 12, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by family members.
He was born on Sept. 3, 1946, to the late Earvie (Jake) and Bernice (Roberts) Weller in Summerfield.
He attended Belle High School, graduating in 1964, and being known as a left handed pitcher on the baseball team.
Lyn commenced his professional career in 1965with Laborers International Union #840 in Rolla, and subsequently graduated from the Reisch American School of Auctioneering in 1967.
With a tenure spanning 61 years at Local #840, Lyn forged lasting friendships while working on bridge and highway construction projects, and he spent six of those years at the Callaway Nuclear Plant.
He was united in marriage to Glenda Joy Thompson on Dec. 31, 1969, and they began their life together on the Weller family farm in 1970 where they had two daughters, Mary Jo and Gina Lynn.
Lyn cherished times spent cutting wood, tending to his garden, raising cattle on his Century Farm, fishing on the Gasconade River, hunting, and sharing moments with loved ones and friends. He was blessed to spend time at “the Butler Shop” with his many friends.
Lyn was blessed with four grandchildren, Morgan and Ashley Tegart, and Waylyn and Wyatt Weller, whom he regarded as among his most treasured possessions.
As a lifelong member of the Pilot Knob Baptist Church in Summerfield, he dedicated his life to Jesus at the age of 10.
Lyn was preceded in death by his wife Glenda; and parents, Jake and Bernice Weller.
He is survived by daughters, Mary Jo Johnson and husband Marvin and Gina Lynn Tegart and companion Chris Gehlert; grandchildren, Waylyn and Wyatt Weller and Morgan and Ashley Tegart; sister, Glenda Merrill; cousin, Jerry Weller; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, Lyn opted for cremation and a Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m., on March 28, followed by the funeral service at the Pilot Knob Baptist Church.
A private interment will take place at Schaning Cemetery in Summerfield where Lyn will be laid to rest beside his wife Glenda, overlooking his beloved Century Fram in accordance with family traditions and his specific requests.
Lyn had requested that no flowers and no meal be provided.
Arrangements entrusted to Sassmann’s Chapel in Belle.
