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Patricia Wessels Obituary
PATRICIA TURNBAUGH WESSELS
Of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Beloved wife of August Herman Wessels, Jr.; mother of Elizabeth W. (John) Schaus, James H. Wessels, Patricia W. Kotowski, David R. (Karen) Wessels, Susan W. (Michael) Gimbert, and Laura W. (Mark) Wright; sister of David and the late Donald Turnbaugh. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, February 25, at 11 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery in Leesburg, VA. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Bernard Clements
February 20, 2021
You and your family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of Mrs. Wessels. May God give you the peace that you seek.
Cynthia Moore
February 29, 2012
Although I didn't know Mrs. Wessels very well during her time at the NHLBI, I was always impressed by the bright smile she always had on her face. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time of sorrow.
Renae Turnbaugh
February 25, 2012
We love you all and send best wishes and hugs. Don, Renae', Nathan and Jaclynn Turnbaugh
Eve Hermes
February 25, 2012
Mrs. Wessels-- a very bright star in my life and for my family. May God bless you in this time of sorrow and give you strength in the days ahead. Love is forever.
Milli Stansbury
February 24, 2012
I'm so very sorry, Gus. I hope that it will be sooner than later that you can turn what memories pain you now into giving you joy later. Marilyn and I will miss her, too even if we didnn't see her as often as we would have liked.
Milli
Anne-marie Hartlaub-Kesseg
February 24, 2012
Bink and family-We are so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. My Dad, Clem, sends his condolences. Know that Pat is in Heaven, with a healthy spirit and peace in her heart and soul.
Nick Hermes
February 24, 2012
Keep the happy memories in your hearts. Mrs. Wessels' spirit will live on forever. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Renae Turnbaugh
February 24, 2012
We love you all and send best wishes and hugs. Don, Renae', Nathan and Jaclynn Turnbaugh
Valerie Hermes
February 24, 2012
I am sorry for your loss.My prayers and love go out to all in the Wessels Family.
Bernard Clements
February 24, 2012
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
We will keep you in our prayers.
The Clements Family
Sallie &Ted Turnbaugh
February 24, 2012
We miss you already
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