South Brunswick Pays Tribute To WWII Vet Who Served Community For Decades

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick dedicated a veteran street sign Saturday honoring Charles G. Weber Sr., a World War II Army veteran and longtime community volunteer who spent his life serving his hometown.

Family, friends and township officials gathered Oct. 18 on Ridge Road to celebrate Weber's legacy. Mayor Charlie Carley, Deputy Mayor Ken Bierman and other council members attended the ceremony.

Born in 1925 in the Deans section of South Brunswick, Weber enlisted in the Army in October 1943 and served in the Coast Artillery branch with the 23rd Headquarters Battery. He was promoted from private to corporal and served overseas in the Aleutian Islands from July 1945 to February 1946.

He was honorably discharged in March 1946 and received the Aleutian Islands Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

After the war, Weber owned and operated Weber's TV and Appliance, a family business that began as a gunsmith and watch repair shop run by his father and grandfather. He volunteered with the Monmouth Junction Volunteer Fire Department for 59 years, including three years as fire chief, and was active in the Lions Club.

Weber's sons have continued his tradition of service. His late son Charles G. Weber Jr. and son Donald Weber, are both life members of the fire department. Donald is celebrating 50 years of volunteer service this year.

“Charles G. Weber Sr. exemplified courage, dedication, and community spirit throughout his life,” Carley said.

“By honoring him with our Veteran Street Sign Program, we celebrate not only his service to our country but also the profound impact he had on South Brunswick and its residents, a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.”

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