Robert Walter Wessel

Robert Walter Wessel obituary, St Petersburg, FL

Robert Walter Wessel

Robert Wessel Obituary

Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jun. 20, 2011.
WESSEL, Robert Walter 92, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Born in Richmond, IN, he came here in 1948 from Dayton, OH. He served in U.S. Army and was stationed in the Philippine Islands during WWII. Locally, he was owner and operator of Wessel Tile Company for over 35 years. His most notable tile work was the Thunderbird in the bottom of the pool at the Thunderbird Hotel. He was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg. He volunteered for 23 years on the St. Petersburg Police Reserves. He was a member of the Sunrise Optimist Club where he served as president in 1976. In the 1960's, he served as a Little League Baseball coach at Bartlett Park. He is survived by wife of 60 years, Joanne Lovelace Wessel; his daughter, Wynne Lee Williams and four sons and their spouses, Larry and Doris Wessel, Randy and Patty Wessel, Gary and Karen Wessel, and David and Susan Wessel, all of St. Petersburg; fourteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. There will be a Public Visitation from 6-8 pm on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Anderson-McQueen (NESP), 2201-Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Visit the family's personalized online Guestbook at www.AndersonMcQueen.com Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home N.E. St. Petersburg Chapel 727-822-2059

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July 15, 2011

Robert Walter Wessel II posted to the memorial.

June 24, 2011

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June 22, 2011

Gary & Laurie Schuh posted to the memorial.

Robert Walter Wessel II

July 15, 2011

Pop,
When you get to the gates in heaven just tell St. Peter that one more soldier reporting for duty! One last mission to finish we love you always and forever.

June 24, 2011

Dad:I never wanted to accept the fact that one day You would be called to Heaven before I was ready to let you go.WE had many beautiful times together over the years that I will cherish forever.You will always be close to my heart, until we meet again.Your Loving son,Larry!

Gary & Laurie Schuh

June 22, 2011

JOANNE & FAMILY:
LAURIE & I SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY...BOB WAS ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING MEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN. HE TAUGHT ME SO MUCH ABOUT HIS TILING PROFESSION, ALWAYS READY WITH AN ANSWER TO MY MANY QUESTIONS. BOB WAS THE BEST TILE MAN I HAVE EVER WORKED WITH. ALWAYS SO GENEROUS TO FRIENDS WITH HIS TIME & TALENTS...A VERY LIKABLE & HONEST MAN. WE ALSO THANK HIM FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY IN THE MILITARY & THAT OF THE LOCAL POLICE FORCE. IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.

Jonathan Daniel Wessel

June 22, 2011

Grandpa-
You will be loved and missed from this day forward. You where one of a kind and will always hold a special place in many hearts . We all wish you where still with us, but know you have gone on to a better place . R.I.P Love,
Your grandson

Capt William Walker

June 20, 2011

Robert was a trusted friend and partner and this world is a lesser place without him. You will be truely missed my friend!

Robert Walter Wessel,II

June 20, 2011

Grandpa,
You had a long wonderful life of 92 years, along with a great marriage of 60 years. You gave us a great long life of service to your country and to your family. You were a soldier, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a friend to many who you graced with your wonderful smile and charm. We will miss your smile and laughter through the years that follow. I will miss you and will always love you for you gave me the best time of my life being one of my best men at my wedding but also being my friend. You will never be forgotten as I have your name and will strive to keep our name alive until I pass.

Jessica Wessel

June 20, 2011

I love you grandpa..I will always remember you and the many memories we shared together. You are the best grandpa and I was so lucky to have you as mine. I love you and miss you grandpa.

Rose Marchant

June 20, 2011

To Bob's family,
I served with Bob at many special events held in St. Petersburg during my time with the Police Dept. He had a great sense of humor and always made the task at hand easier. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. God Bless

Martin Sharp

June 20, 2011

Joanne and Family...
As an old neighbor from the Lakewood days, a former SPPD Officer and friend of Bob, I would like very much to extend my condolences to you, Larry, Randy and the family. Bob will be missed but he has gone home and is at peace. Thanks to you all for his service to St. Petersburg, and to all his many customers.
Martin Sharp

Karen (Mrs. LeRoy M. ) Pierce, Jr.

June 20, 2011

To Bob's family,
Bob was a wonderful man. He did the tile on my bathroom & always said if we had a tornado to hide in the shower as the concrete behind that tile was thick!!!
May God bless and be with you all.....

Jerry&Pat Lynch

June 20, 2011

Bob was a good friend and many time a co-worker on the streets of St. Petersburg.
He was always a Gentle Man and always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Christopher Williams

June 20, 2011

To grandpa,
May your journey to heaven be that of joy and amazement. You will be deeply missed. I love you!
Your grandson, Chris

Michael Wessel

June 20, 2011

You will forever be remember by those who love you as one of the greatest men to ever walk this land. May God take you into his kingdom and forever hold you close. You were our rock, our safe place to always go when the world got rough, We will always love and miss you Pop,

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