Frank-Wesley-Obituary

Frank Wesley

Portland, Oregon

1918 - 2016

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Wesley, Frank 97 June 15, 1918 May 26, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Professor Frank Wesley, our dearest father, grandfather, friend and neighbor Thursday evening, May 26, 2016, two weeks shy of his 98th birthday. Born Franz Wolfsohn in Breslau, Germany, Frank had a...

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As time goes by I realize what a wonderful teacher he was for me at PSU. He had an amazing journey from his time in Germany to his life teaching at school in Oregon, He had a great sense of humor and I will always be thankful for knowing him. Now that I am 70, it is easier for me to understand what am amazing life he led.

I was just back from Vietnam and the big pigs and Frank was bad advisor loved him

I miss the conversations we used to have at Nick's coney island when I was the cook there. May the Valkeries speed you on your way Frank. Goodspeed.

I am now 70. Dr. Wesley educated me. Educated. Mostly, my words here cannot capture, define, magnify or explain the totality, the riches he gave me.
I remember, references he made with respect and love about his American son. The spatula. The towels.
The days of my life since 1980's classes echo him. Prove him. Show him, live him.
His home in Vernonia, the meadow instructs me still.
I am grateful for you Dr. Frank Wesley. You taught me well.

I graduated from PSU in '79 and it was a great joy and honor to be one of his students. I remember one time I wanted to discuss a test question, and he quipped: What are you complaining for? I've already given you an A. I was happy to read that he had taken up playing the saxophone and sad to find out that he had passed. I also studied German language, where his daughter joined the class while still in high school. I enjoyed being a part of what felt like an extended family and I shall...

This man treated all of his students with compassion and humor. He found the best in everyone and made that shine. I took many of his classes and saw him empower students to become more... He will be and is dearly missed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us who were lucky to have you as our instructor.

My condolences to Mary Rose and the rest of the Wesley family. It was a pleasure for me to have known Frank Wesley. He was a very special person.

My condolences to the Wesley Family. I remember Frank as a warm, welcoming and cheerful man. He always seemed amused by our adolescent antics.

Frank Wesley Oh what a loving kind person
he was one of the best at PSU! And a very
understanding gentle father ...He was also very caring of his ex wife Mary Rose ..They are a family of substance
Frank gave his whole family & friends
unconditional love.
We will miss you Frank when we return to Portland it won't be the same
without you.

With much affection for all the Wesley's
your kay & Joachim in Germany