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Richard Wessman Obituary

RICHARD (DICK) WESSMAN ROCKTON - Richard (Dick) Wessman, of Rockton, went to his Lord and Savior on October 12, 2013. Born to Loyd and Gertrude (Johnson) Wessman June 25th, 1929. Served in U.S. Navy, Rockford Police Dept. and Greenlee Bros. Survived by sons, Steven (Susan) of Houston, Scott Wessman of Rockford; brother, Gene (Beverly) Wessman of Rockford; good friend, Pat Todd; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews; partner, Marlene Cichella of Rockton, her sons, Michael and Mark (Elizabeth) Asprooth of Rockton; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents; and brother, James. Private memorial service at a later date.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2013.

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Bob Lawson

October 20, 2013

My sympathies to the family in the passing of Dick. He & I were classmates at East High. May God bless you all.

Tammy Marino

October 20, 2013

So sorry for the loss of a great man.

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