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Frank Wessel Obituary

Wessel, Frank H. Age 66, of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away Monday, January 25th at his home. Born in Milwaukee, WI, Frank was a resident of Port St. Lucie for 8 years, moving from Charlotte, NC. During the Vietnam era, he served in the US Army Reserves. Prior to retirement, he was a Regional Manager in Loss Prevention for United Parcel Service in Milwaukee, WI for 15 years. Prior to that time, he was a Police Officer in Milwaukee, WI. After his retirement, he worked as a staff associate for the Aycock Funeral Homes. Frank was a member of Morningside Church in Port St. Lucie, where he was involved with a Daily Walk Bible Class. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Shirley M. Wessel of Port St. Lucie; two daughters, Sandra (Kenneth) Abrams of Mooresville, NC, Susan (Russell) Bowers of Charlotte, NC; one son, Steven (Stephanie) Wessel of Mt. Ulla, NC; nine grandchildren, Alex Wessel, U.S. Navy serving in Hawaii, Katlyn McKinney and Kara Nichols of Mooresville, NC; Kristen, Rebecca and Jonathan Bowers of Charlotte, NC, Jacob Wessel, Tyler and Ryan Gabriel of Mt. Ulla, NC and his half-sister Barbara (Gary) Marshall of WI. Friends and family may call Sunday, January 31, from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at the Aycock Funeral Home Chapel in Port St. Lucie, FL. A Celebration of Life will be Monday, February 1, 10:30 AM at Morningside Church in Port St. Lucie, FL with Pastor Anthony Bruno officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 865 SE Monterey Commons Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996, or the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, Fl 34996. Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 28, 2010.

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Evelyn Burris

February 2, 2010

Shirley and Family:
I hope you know that I love you and your family. You feel like my family. And I am praying for your strength during this time. I want you to know that Frank's strength and love reached far wider than you can imagine. I think I will be telling his story for years to come. I will even tell the story of the bologna sandwiches. Tell him Evie said to come on by and pick one up on his way to heaven.

I love you all!

Dann Miller

February 1, 2010

Shirley and Family:
So sorry to hear about Frank. I am truly sorry for your loss. Frank and I had alot of good memories from UPS. We will all miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dann and Alyce Miller, Nehawka, Nebraska

John Vitrano

January 31, 2010

Dear Mrs Wessel and family. My sincere condolences with your loss of Frank. As a new recruit with the Milw PD, I was fortunate to have met and been able to work with Frank. Personable, professional, patient, funny and full of integrity. He made a difference. God Bless Frank and his family

January 30, 2010

Shirley, Sue and family. We are very sorry to hear of Frank's death. You all have been in our thoughts and prayers. Bill, Beulah, Shannon, Kathy, Will, and Sarah Beth. (Newport, TN)

Louie Wolfe

January 30, 2010

Dear Shirley and Family, I was sorry to hear about Frank. I worked with Frank at UPS in Wisconsin. He was a great partner and a fun guy to work with, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Darlene Pasbrig

January 29, 2010

Shirley & Family, I am so sorry to hear about Frank He was a very nice man I am very happy I knew him!! He is with God looking down on us & he is not in pain anymore. With My deepest Symmpathy. Love Darlene Pasbrig & Family

Kathy & George Becker

January 29, 2010

Dearest Shirley, Although time and miles have seperated us over the years, our hearts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Rest assured you will see Frank again in the arms of the Lord. Until then, may Jesus hold you tenderly in his comforting embrace. Our love to you and your family.

January 29, 2010

Shirley & Family:
May you find peace knowing Frank is with our Lord. and the Lord's arms are holding you tightly also. Our deepest sympathy is with you. Randy & Shea Szurma

David & Debbie Woodruff

January 29, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ken Whitmer

January 29, 2010

Shirley I was so sorry to hear about frank. he was a good partner and a lot of fun to work with.We will miss him .my prayers go out to you and your family. sincerly yours Ken Whitmer

Ken Jones

January 29, 2010

Frank was a caring partner at UPS in the Wisconsin District. More than that....he was really a great guy, who had fun with life. He will be missed.
My thoughts are with you and your family.

Charles Gilbert

January 28, 2010

Dear Shirley and Family,
I worked with Frank On the Police Dept, and at UPS. Frank was was a nice man, and a nice person to work with. My prayers are with you and the family.

Bob Burrow

January 28, 2010

Shirley and family:
I first met Frank in 1980 as a new supervisor in Elm Grove Wisconsin. We were to redo delivery routes in the inner city of Milwaukee. As we drove through the city, Frank regaled me with tales of who did what to whom and where. He knew this area like the back of his hand. He made a lasting impression on a new supervisor, and I was proud to work with him while he was still in our district. He will be missed.

Bruce & Judy Woods

January 28, 2010

Dear Shirley & Family,
I worked with Frank in Loss Prevention and Delivery Information in the Wisconsin District. I always counted Frank as a dear friend and a good partner. I know he will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Bruce & Judy Woods

Ezell Banks

January 28, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom Parkinson

January 28, 2010

Frank was a great partner that I worked with at UPS in Milwaukee and he will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 28, 2010

Shirley, my deepest regets, Frank was my first real manager at Elm Grove. He was always caring and thoughtful and I will miss him. My prayers for you and your family. Sincerely, Bill Darby

Bill Darby, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Tom Coopman

January 28, 2010

Dear Shirley and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Frank's death. I worked with Frank in Elm Grove back in the 70s. He was a great guy to work with and so much fun. I've thought of Frank many times since then and wondered where he ended up. Unfortunately our paths never crossed again. I certainly wish they had. My dearest sympathies to you and your family. He will truly be missed.

Terese Braatz

January 28, 2010

Dear Shirley and Family, I worked as an administrative assistant in Security while Frank was the Manager in Wisconsin. I have good memories of him. He was a very nice man and will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Terese Braatz

January 28, 2010

Dear Shirley and family,
My prayers are with you at this time. If you need me, I'm here for you.
Love, Nancy Burkett

January 28, 2010

Shirley and Family:

Frank is now at peace and with the Lord. May you accept our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.

Love,

Jerry and Kathy Kuske

Tom Kocur

January 28, 2010

Shirley and family, I worked with Frank at Aycock's, I enjoyed working with him and will miss him. Also I would have been proud to be his partner on the Milwaukee PD, we both shared alot of police stories. God Bless.

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