Le Mars, Iowa – Shawn Patrick Weed, 44, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 28, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Pastor Mike Metten will officiate. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. The family will be present to greet friends from 5-7 p.m. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Shawn’s family with arrangements.
Shawn Patrick Weed was born on March 11, 1977, in Le Mars, Iowa, the son of Martin and Christy Weed. He was raised in Le Mars, graduating from Le Mars Community High School in 1995. In high school, Shawn was an accomplished football player and was on the varsity team all 4 years. Following graduation, Shawn took a position as a machine operator with Wells Blue Bunny in Le Mars. He later moved to Arizona where he lived for 5 years and worked at various jobs. Shawn then moved to Colorado to be closer to family. He was employed with Columbine Appliance where he worked as a service tech. After 10 years, Shawn returned to Le Mars. Most recently, he worked as the maintenance manager at the Pride Group in Le Mars.
Shawn loved buying and working on motorcycles. He also taught himself to play guitar. He was very mechanical and could fix anything. Shawn had many friends who he liked to hang out with and have fish frys and parties. His rescue dog, Hank, was his best friend.
He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Christy and Martin Weed of Le Mars, IA; a brother, Travis Weed and his son, Carter of Arvada, CO; grandmothers, Pat Denny of Le Mars, IA and Doris Barrett of Longmont, CO; grandparents, Beverly and Herman Bremer of Le Mars, IA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roy Weed; his great-great aunt and uncle, Joe and Vivian Bortscheller, who loved him as their own; and a cousin, Katie Rohmiller.