Phillip L. Weser, age 75, of Morgantown, handed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, surrounded by his household. Born in Las Vegas, NV, Phil lived in Alaska and Texas earlier than returning to Parkersburg, his household’s hometown. He attended Parkersburg South Excessive Faculty, excelling academically and enjoying basketball for the Patriots. Phil continued his training at West Virginia Institute of Expertise, incomes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering whereas additionally enjoying basketball. He later acquired a grasp’s in enterprise from Pittsburgh College.
Phil was preceded in demise by his father, Harold Weser, his mom, Lurana Weser, each of Parkersburg, father-in-law, James L. Turner, brother-in-law, James P. Turner of Morgantown, and his loyal four-legged companion, Mina. He’s survived by his loving spouse of 26 years, Dana; brother, Robert (Barbara); youngsters, Phillip A. Weser (Melanie), Gretchen Meyer, and Austin Weser (Heather & Henry); granddaughters, Eva, Madeline, Elsa, and Naomi; niece, Brooke; mother-in-law, Patricia Turner; nephew, Adam; niece, Jesse; and his four-legged companion, Kyle.
After faculty, Phil spent 13 years working as an engineer and challenge supervisor for Bechtel Company and Mellon-Stuart. In 1984, he and his enterprise accomplice Jerry Beafore established the March-Westin Firm, launching their enterprise from Phil’s storage. Headquartered in Morgantown, March-Westin provides complete basic contracting and building administration companies. The corporate has accomplished over 2,000 tasks all through West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York, and proudly employs greater than 150 expert tradespeople, engineers, {and professional} workers from the native and surrounding communities. The corporate was acknowledged by Inc. Journal in 1989 and 1990 as one of many fastest-growing non-public corporations within the United States-the first WV agency to earn this honor. Over his profession, Phil additionally served as a majority proprietor in a number of different companies.
Phil held many management roles and earned quite a few accolades, together with West Virginia Institute of Expertise Engineering Alumnus of the 12 months (1997), WV Development Entrepreneur of the 12 months (1998), WV Small Businessperson of the 12 months (2002), Mylan Park Milan Puskar Award Recognizing Exemplary Neighborhood Service (2024), and served as Previous Chairman of the WV Development Training Belief. He was a member of the WV Enterprise Roundtable, previous Chairman of Related Builders and Contractors of WV, previous President of Contractors Affiliation of WV, and served as President of the Morgantown Space Chamber of Commerce in 2008.
Phil was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and a devoted supporter of the Mountaineers, often attending each basketball and soccer video games for a few years. He was obsessed with Components One racing, seldom lacking a race on tv or in individual. Moreover, he loved listening to all kinds of music genres.
Phil was recognized for his distinctive humor and humility. He impressed many and fostered a powerful peer neighborhood by following the Golden Rule. He might be deeply missed by all who knew him.
The household wish to specific heartfelt gratitude to Angie, Adrienne, and Dottie for his or her excellent care and compassion, and to his greatest buddy David for sharing so many memorable adventures.
A celebration of Phil’s life might be held at 2:00PM within the Morgantown Marriott Platinum Ballroom on January 3, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, donations could also be made to one of many following: The ALS Affiliation, Attn: Donor Providers, 1300 Wilson Blvd., Ste 600, Arlington, VA 22209 or www.als.org, CASA For Children, 68 Clay Avenue, Suite A, Morgantown, WV 26501 or Animal Pals of NCWV, P.O. Field 1090, Dellslow, WV 26531.
Hastings Funeral Dwelling has been entrusted with cremation preparations and condolences could also be despatched to the household at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.
