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Tyrus R. Wessell

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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WESSELL — Tyrus R. Wessell, aged 90, of Grand Rapids, died on February 5, 2003, after nearly seven decades of service to the students and members of the staff of Davenport University. His association with Davenport began in 1931 when he enrolled as a student at Davenport-McLachlan...

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We just wanted to express our expression of sympathy to Ty and Ryan. Our thoughts are with you and we are so happy to know that your father and grandfather. led such a wonderful, giving and fullfilling life. With Sympathy, Jim and Linda Kovach

Helen Jean and I extend our sympathy in your time of sorrow. We are so sorry that we cannot be at the memorial service. Ty was a good friend and we remember him fondly. We had many good times and trips together. We expecially enjoyed his sense of humor. It was my privilege to work with him from 1954 until his retirement. We had a fine relationship and it was a pleasure to be associated with him. We will miss him.
Bob and Helen Jean Schmiedicke

Those of us who had opportunities to sit under his instruction and to receive his counsel realize what a loss; to his family, Davenport University and the Western Michigan community; comes with the passing of Ty Wessell.

As an 18-year old student in 1957, Mr. Wessell was one of my first instructors in accounting and credits and collections. While, those were the only courses in which I had the privilege to study under Mr. Wessell, he was always an encourager, a mentor and later,...