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Wesley Ganssle Obituary

Wesley E. Ganssle
Wesley E. Gus Ganssle, 74, of Lower Saucon Twp., died Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Lukes, Lower Saucon Twp. He is the husband of Ann R. (Minarik) Ganssle. Born in Hellertown on February 3, 1938 and the son of the late Joseph Fred and Mary (Nicholas) Ganssle. Gus was an Auto Mechanic and Shop Foreman at the former Gutshalls Chevrolet, Superior Auto and Jones Bros., all of Hellertown until his retirement. He was a member of Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown, Leithsville Vol. Fire Co. where he was the Assistant Chief, Fire Police, and Past Treasurer. He was also in the Army Reserves and a member of the Lehigh Valley Corvair Club. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 48 years; children: Gary M. of Bethlehem, Glenn J. husband of Rebecca L. (Seifert) of Bethlehem, David L. husband of Tammy (Gevert) of Schnecksville, Kristine K. wife of Carlos Carvalho of Bethlehem; siblings: J. Fred husband of Bertha Betty in NC; Howard F. husband of Dorothy Dolly of Bethlehem, Eldon C. husband of Marion M. of Hellertown, Raymond B. husband of Ramona of Coplay, Marie Applegate of Perkasie, Audrey T. wife of George T. Cawley of Hellertown; grandchildren: Samantha, Paul, Katrina, and Alexander. Predeceased by siblings: Ralph, Helen Adamek, and Regina. Services: Family and friends are invited to call 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street-Hellertown and 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at the Church, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzlemancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials in Guss name to the Building Fund of Leithsville Volunteer Fire Company, 1995 Leithsville Road, Hellertown, PA 18055.

Published by Morning Call on Dec. 10, 2012.
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May God bless you all thru this difficult time.

Art Seitz

December 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mark Vallone

December 12, 2012

Ann, Glenn, Kris and Dave, please accept our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers.
Love,
Fred & Betty Ann Ganssle

Fred & Betty Ann Ganssle

December 11, 2012

Sorry for your loss.

Joan & Rich De Tuccio

December 10, 2012

Gus,
You will be deeply missed. You touched our lives in a special way. I will especially miss our great conversations in the office at the station. You were a mentor and a friend to me and so many. When someone you know becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. God Speed, My Friend

Scott Krycia

December 10, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss, Mr. Ganssle you will be deeply missed by all you knew you.
You were a very caring and always helping others. I will never forget your kindness.

Lisa Green

December 10, 2012

Are thoughts and prayers are with you at time time

John and Georgia Rehrig

December 10, 2012

Rev. M.(Les) Lynn

December 10, 2012

God bless your special angel. Lots of love and prayers, Walter, Ruth (Seifert), Samantha, and Lindsay Beck

Ruth Beck

December 10, 2012

I'll always remember the Corvairs "Uncle Gus" helped us get when I was a kid, and the many fire calls over the years. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Matt Doddy

December 10, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. I am sending love, light and prayers for you all. Love, Laurie

Laurie Rodfong

December 10, 2012

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