Timothy W. Weller

Timothy W. Weller, age 63, formerly of Preble County, Ohio, died Monday, July 7, 2014 in Miami, FL following a courageous battle with cancer. Tim was born November 21, 1950 in Richmond, IN to the late Richard E. and Marilyn J. (Gilmore) Weller. After graduating from National Trail High School in 1969, he served 4 years in the US Air Force serving as an interpreter in Taiwan. Upon returning home he attended The Ohio State University and later began his career in hotel management. He moved to Miami, FL in 1988 where he has worked 26 years for MDM Hotel Group. His last position was VP for Development. Tim was a passionate runner, biker and swimmer. He touched many lives coaching and encouraging others to be the best they could be in their athletic endeavors. Tim, with friends, ran many marathons and completed Ironman triathlons in NY, WI and FL.

Survived by his loving wife: Florencia (Rotemberg) Weller; brothers & sisters-in-law: Gary & Marilynn Weller of Gilbert, AZ; Dean & Judy Weller of Eaton, OH and sister, Linda Stewart of Richmond, IN; father and mother-in-law: Isaac J. & Nelly S. (Piegari) Rotemberg; brothers-in-law: Hernan L. (Veronica Magnou and niece, Milagros) and Pablo J. Rotemberg, all of Argentina; Aunts Doris Dallas and Kathy Gilmore; Uncle Jim Gilmore; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Florida visitation and service for Tim will be held Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Granada Presbyterian Church in Coral Gables, FL from 10 am to 11 am.

Ohio graveside service will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, OH with Pastor Stan Van Ausdal officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the Preble County Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL.

Florida arrangements entrusted to VanOrsdel Family Funeral Home – Coral Gables, FL. and the Ohio arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home - Eaton, OH.

On line condolences via www.barnesfuneralhome.com