One last Aloha: Farewell to Franz Weber, the German Hawaiian

a Hui Hou - and Mahalo! Memories of Franz, the German Hawaiian

Franz Weber, an outstanding figure in the German triathlon and cycling community in Hawaii, unfortunately died. He not only had the chair of the Hawaii cycling club, but also worked as a "volunteer and information director" of the Ironman Hawaii for many years.

Franz was born in Munich and spent his childhood in Hamburg and Bonn. On a vacation in the USA, he met his wife Joanna. After several trips that confirmed their love for the island, the Webers decided to emigrate to Hawaii. They found their new home in Kailua-Kona. There Franz held a responsible position with an ecological supplier for food and quickly became a local personality that embodied the Aloha feeling.

Commitment to the community

Franz 'commitment was diverse. He devoted himself intensively to the promotion of cycling in Hawaii and campaigned for the safety of cyclists. Under his leadership, numerous cycling events were organized that were well received by the community. His endeavor has always been to represent the interests of endurance athletes and to increase security on the streets.

a heart for volunteers

As a long -time director of more than 5,000 volunteers at Ironman Hawaii, he played a decisive role in the organization of the event, which is of great importance not only for the athletes, but also for the entire community. His ability to involve the population in the event was remarkable and contributed to strengthening the community to strengthen the sporting event.

Passion for cycling

Franz was known for his impressive cycling in cycling, even at the age of 70 he was active beyond 10,000 kilometers per year. His passion for cycling was shown in his many tours along the coast of Big Island, where he enjoyed life and the natural beauty of the island to the fullest.

his loss is perceived by many as a large cut. Franz Weber leaves a remarkable legacy that lives on in all activities that he initiated and supported. His works will never be forgotten in both the community and at future cycling events.

We say goodbye to an extraordinary person and a committed member of our community. Rest in Peace, Franz. A Hui Hou and Mahalo for everything you did for Hawaii.