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Hall of Fame
H. J. “Doc” Weiler
The mining industry in New Mexico lost one of our long time and most respected members with the passing of H. J. “Doc” Weiler. Doc was one of the most popular and renowned lobbyist to ever walk the halls of the State Capitol.
Doc was born and raised in Burlington, Wisconsin, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Mary’s College in Minnesota and a Law Degree from Marquette University. During WWII, Doc served as a navy pilot and following the war returned to Burlington, where he practiced law in Wisconsin from 1948-1960.
Doc and his lovely wife, Lena, moved to Albuquerque in 1960. Doc ran as a write-in candidate for Justice of Peace and won. In 1971 Doc became Executive Director of the New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry and served until 1986. After leaving ACI, he served as lobbyist for Phelps Dodge Mining Company and others until death. Doc is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lena, daughters Ann Rhoades and husband Russell of Albuquerque, Caroline Harrington and husband Gary of Las Cruces, Cindy Stehle and husband Bill of Denver, Colorado, Elaine Geoghegan and husband Joe of Scottsdale, Arizona, son Greg Weiler and wife Mona of Rowlette, Texas and daughter-in-law Dane Weiler of Albuquerque. Doc was preceded in death by two sons, Jim and Jeff Weiler.
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