Rowena Weyer, 86, Santa Claus

Rowena Weyer, 86, of Santa Claus, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024 at Brookside Village to join her heavenly family.  

She was born to Raymond and Myra Corn in Velpen, on April 7, 1938. She married Bernie Weyer in Vincennes, Indiana in 1967.

Rowena graduated from Otwell High School in 1955 and from there attended Baptist Hospital-Evansville College School of Nursing for three years.  She worked for several doctors and as an operating technician at St. Joseph Hospital in Huntingburg.  She was an Emergency Medical Technician with the Ferdinand ambulance service when it first began.   

Rowena began classes at Oakland City College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business education in 1974.  She continued her education at the University of Evansville, receiving a master’s degree in 1978.

Rowena taught at Forest Park High School in Ferdinand for 25 years, was sponsor of the band drill team, and taught at Vincennes University-Jasper Center for 10 years.  She retired in 1999.  She was the first Girl Scout Leader in Ferdinand and is a member of Santa Claus Christian Church. 

She and her husband enjoyed traveling and visited many parts of the US and Europe.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed painting.  Her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. 

Rowena was proceeded in death by both parents, two brothers, Don and Kenny Corn, and two daughters, Valorie Lynn Arnold and Myra Stemle.

Surviving Rowena are her husband, daughters Susan Williamson of Harrodsburg, Kentucky and Donna Logan (Don) of Florence, Kentucky. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three nephews.

Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand is in charge of arrangements.  Funeral will be officiated by Pastor Joseph Seger at Santa Claus Christian Church on Friday, November 15 at 10 a.m. CST with burial in St. Ferdinand Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be at Santa Claus Christian Church on Thursday, November 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. CST and Friday, November 15 from 9 to 10 a.m. CST before the service. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.