David "Dave" Henry Wessel, 88, of Oakley, Kansas. passed away Thursday
morning, February 16, 2023, at Logan County Senior Living, Oakley,
Kansas.
Dave was born on January 6, 1935, in Thomas County, Kansas, the son of
Joseph and Mary "Mayme" (Mindrup) Wessel. On August 23, 1969, Dave
married Catherine "Kay" Glassman in Oakley, Kansas, this union was
blessed with two children, Lance and Mark. In his youth, Dave worked on
the family farm and as a hired hand for farmers. He then worked for the
City of Oakley in the Electric Department, as a mechanic for 40 years,
most notably at Mel's Motors, and later as custodian and maintenance at
USD 274. He enjoyed his retirement by having several part times jobs.
Dave was always working on or fixing something, and most of all, he
enjoyed his friends, family, and grandson Silas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 42 years, Catherine "Kay"
(Glassman) Wessel; parents, Joseph and Mary "Mayme" (Mindrup) Wessel;
siblings, Ambrose, Helen Nuessen, Bob, Mary Ann Seymore, Charles, and
Tom.
He is survived by his two sons, Lance Wessel (Amanda) and Mark Wessel of
Oakley, Kansas; his grandson Silas Wessel; two sisters, Sister
Bernadine Wessel, ASC of Wichita, Kansas, and Rita Wessel of Hays,
Kansas, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023, with a Vigil
at 7:00 p.m. at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, Kansas. Funeral Mass is at
10:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, St. Joseph's Catholic Church,
Oakley, burial to follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Oakley.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Schools and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com