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DANIEL LEE WESSELS
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DANIEL WESSELS Obituary
58, of Edgeworth, PA, died on June 7, 2011. Beloved husband of Judith Straub Wessels; loving father of Jamie and Kate Wessels, both students at the University of Pennsylvania; brother of John (Vicki) Wessels of Ligonier, PA, and Cindy Wessels of Leetsdale, PA. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Harvard Law School (1980), Dan was a Partner at Reed Smith LLP in the Business & Finance Department. Prior to returning to Reed Smith in 2006, Dan was a Partner, Firm Secretary and Chair of the Corporate Law Department at Cohen & Grigsby. Dan was an adjunct professor at Duquesne University - John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business and authored numerous legal articles. Dan also served as a President of the Board of Directors of Sweetwater Center for the Arts from 1999-2001. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 615 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10 a.m. Contributions may be made in Dan's name to: First Lutheran Church, 615 Grant St., Pgh, PA 15219, Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Ave., Pgh, PA 15232 or Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pgh, PA 15243. Arrangements by the RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 328 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143.
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The Kennedy Family
June 14, 2011
Dear Judy, Jamie & Katie,
We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and praying that each day eases the overwhelming sadness in your hearts.
Robert Koster
June 12, 2011
My boys Ryan and Robbie loved the trips with Danny, Richard and John, with their cigars, fireworks and tall tales while fishing. We are truly sorry for your loss and all of our loss in Danny's passing. Take care, he was a great person, an honorable man, and will be missed greatly.
Have been thinking of you all a lot lately and wishing you to find some peace in Danny passing.
Take care.
Katie, Bob, Ryan, and Robbie Koster
Cindy And Mike Kaye
June 11, 2011
Judy, Jamie and Katie,
Our family sends deepest condolences to each of you. We were saddened to hear of Dan's death. May your faith and the love of family and friends uphold you.
Peace in prayer,
The Kaye Family
The Kramer Family
June 11, 2011
Judy, Jamie and Katie,
We are so sorry to hear the news about Dan. He was a wonderful husband and father and a super guy. He will be dearly missed by so many of us. Our thoughts are with you.
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margaret scherbel
June 11, 2011
Dear Judy, Jamie and Katie,
Please know that my most sincere sympathy and heartfelt prayers go out to you. I hope you find peace and comfort in your many memories of Dan. He was a wonderful person and kind friend.
With love, Margaret (deutsch) Scherbel
The Heres Family
June 10, 2011
So hard to find the words to express our saddness of your loss. Dan was a wonderful dad and husband along with Molly's best pal. We will pray for you today and in the days ahead, cherishing our memories of him.
The Heres Family
Amy Tanski-Stinelli
June 10, 2011
Judy, Jamie, and Katie,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful husband and father. I can still hear his distinct voice yelling for the girls when he would return home while I was babysitting! I hope that time brings you the peace and understanding that you need to get through this.
June 10, 2011
Dear Judy, Jamie & Katie,
The neighborhood will not be the same. Dan's spirit will be missed. He was a steel wall at the net during Saturday morning paddle. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynch Family, Sewickley, Pa
Peppi Adams
June 10, 2011
Dear Judy and Girls.
My deepest sympathy is with you, and my prayers are with you and your family.
Marpessa ( Peppi) Adams and Family
June 10, 2011
Dear Judy, Jamie & Katie,
I was so very sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I have some fond memories of our outings together all those years ago. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Laurie (Prosperi) Hogan
Aunt Nancy Davis
June 10, 2011
Dear Judy, Jamie & Kate,
I was so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. May happy memories replace the grief you now feel. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
boland family
June 10, 2011
dear judy and girls,
so saddened to hear of your loss. may you find comfort from family and friends, and peace in your hearts. boland family
Susann Morrison-Hyjek
June 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Nothing can help the sorrow of loosing a husband,father and best friend but the loving memories will always be with you.
Debbie Korb
June 10, 2011
Danny was my first boyfriend back in 1970 when I was a highschool student at Sewickley Academy. Though he had no firm plans for the future at that time, he was incredibly smart and motivated and most of all, funny, funny funny. Ultimately, I went off to college in New York and Danny stayed in Pittsburgh and made up his mind to become a spectacular success...which he clearly accomplished. He was as determined a person as I have ever known. My entire family loved having him around including our cat, Rufus. He even helped me wax the car I drove back and forth to school everyday. He was just a delight and I will always remember him with great affection and a smile. My heartfelt condolences to his entire family.
Mike Krane
June 9, 2011
Remember Danny well - from Leetsdale Elementary School to graduating from Quaker Valley. Saw him a few years after High School on a bus and he told me he was going to Pitt. Last saw him at the Sewickley Hotel and we were able to briefly reminince. What a great guy. Unpretentious, funny and always the smartest guy in the room. What a success story. From Leetsdale to Harvard and back home.
Deepest Condolences to his family.
Linda Jerman Huntley
June 9, 2011
I am very saddened by Dan's loss. Sincere condolences to the extended Wessels family - my heart goes out to all of you.
June 9, 2011
Judy, Jamie and Kate,
We are deeply sadden to learn of Dan's death. He fought a long and hard battle against the deadest of diseases. I first met Dan on the paddle court. His good will, friendly spirit and kindness will be missed by all.
Mary Lea and Bob Gray
JoAnn Beerman Hasulak
June 9, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Dan's family. I grew up in Leetsdale and knew him well. May God comfort you with peace remembering the good memories you shared with him.
Bobbi Lasto
June 9, 2011
Judy:
I am so sorry to hear of Dan's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Even though many years have passed since we have been in touch, please know that I have thought of you often and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Debbie Hlopek Vincent
June 9, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I grew up in Leetsdale and have known Dan since elementary school. My deepest sympathy to the Wessels family.
Lou Klaric
June 9, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. It seems like just yesterday when we heard the sounds of drumming coming from your house. Wish we could still hear it today. The Klaric Family
Stephen Wesel
June 9, 2011
Dear Wessels Family:
Deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss. I am so very sorry to hear of Dan's passing -
Barbara Cooley Thaw
June 9, 2011
Prayers go with you all as you mourn the loss of a husband, father, brother, friend. Peace and God's grace .... The Thaw Family
Tom Arbogast
June 9, 2011
Dan was a good friend and a fine lawyer. He wiil be greatly missed.
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