Samuel Weller

Background

Weller, Samuel was born on April 23, 1921 in Schneidemühl, Saxony, Germany. Son of Gustav and Margaret (Martin) Weller. came to the United States, 1925.

Career

Owner, Sam Weller's Zion Bookstore, Inc., Salt Lake City, since 1945. Co-founder Intermountain Booksellers Association, Salt Lake City, 1978.

Views

Death is a necessary step in human progression, just as birth was. Sometime after death, the spirit and body will be reunited— and never to be separated again. This is called resurrection, and it was made possible by the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Membership

Private United States Army, 1943-1945. Member Antiquarian Booksellers Association American, American Booksellers Association (board directors 1968-1980), Salt Lake Exchange Club (president 1976-1977).

Connections

Married Lila N. Nelson, February 1953. 1 child, Anthony Samuel.

Father:

Gustav Weller

Mother:

Margaret (Martin) Weller

Spouse:

Lila N. Nelson

child:

Anthony Samuel Weller