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John Wessler Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Mr. John William Wessler, Sr., 79, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2014 at Osborn Funeral Home. Mass will held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 16th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue.
Mr. Wessler was a native of Flushing, NY and a resident of Shreveport, LA for fifty years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4th Degree, and ELKS Lodge # 122. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service and was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
Mr. Wessler was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Rudolph; and his sister, Joan. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Roppolo Wessler; one son, Johnny W. Wessler, Jr.; two daughters, Jeanne Soboul, Jerri Logan and husband, Mike; the mother of his children, Harriet Kappen; step-daughter, Dana Yelverton; grandchildren, Trey Wessler and Jaime Baker, Lauren, Lindsey and Beau Soboul, Drew and Alexandra Logan, Dakota, Camden and Kaylee Scoggins,; four great-grandchildren, Madison Soboul, Bennett, Campbell Hays and Evie Baker.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers will be the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Broadmoor Council.
The family requests that memorials be made to the National Tuberous Sclerosis Foundation/Alliance.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Charles Hargon and Willis Knighton Hospice.
John will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and will be deeply missed.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Wessler
December 21, 2014
So very sorry for your lost but his memories will live on forever. I knew your Dad thru my husband Bill Wintner. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Laura Wintner
margie anderson
December 18, 2014
John was the kindest man I have ever met. He always greeted you with a smile, a sincere hug and an open ear. He walked the walk and talked the talk to everyone he met. He will always be remembered by his haram!
December 17, 2014
Sorry to see an old friend pass. We were friends in Flushing NY and always knew him as an upbeat positive person. My condolence to all his family and friends. May he rest in peace. Dan Surace, So Setauket, NY
Timmy Mitchell
December 16, 2014
I remember back in the day, we would work the Friday night bingo at the KC hall. Afterwards we would all go to Abe's to eat. If you told them that it was someone's birthday, they would give us a small cake. Of course, it was always somebody's birthday - usually John's birthday. We always had a great time playing softball together. I never could figure out why he always called Podnuh's BBQ - partners bbq. Just never could get rid of that yankee accent. I still tell that story when we go eat there. You 3 kids look great. Remember that sunset in one place is sunrise in another.
December 16, 2014
Jeanne & Jerri,
So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sheila Giro Halbur
Susan Hancock
December 16, 2014
Johnny, so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family
Love, Susan Hancock
Kathy Bartlett
December 15, 2014
Beverly,
I'm sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose someone you love. I'll be praying for you and your family during this time.
Love you...
Francene Glorioso Miller
December 15, 2014
Johnny:
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. May your father rest in peace.
Rhett (Kevin) Walker
December 15, 2014
Very sorry to hear. My heart and thoughts are with you...
Marie Erny Van Wagoner
December 15, 2014
Praying for all of you. Hugs!
Kathy Sanchez
December 15, 2014
May your light continue to shine on your family from heaven. Rest in Peace Uncle Bill.
cindy cannon
December 15, 2014
My heart is broken for my wonderful cousins Johnny, Jeanne and Jerri! I treasure the happy memories of our childhood and how your dad managed to capture so much of it on film and in photos! I join my tears with yours as we mourn the passing of a wonderful man! Love you, Cindy
David and Susan Ewing
December 15, 2014
Beverly, we may have moved away but we still try to keep up with our friends...our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time...we certainly remember John's kind smile and know he is in a better place...take care and let us know if you need anything!!!
Susie Rinehart Besecker
December 15, 2014
What fond memories I have of this wonderful man! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hold fast to your faith and know that we will all be together again one day. And, what a joyous day that will be! All my love.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
December 15, 2014
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to John William Wessler, Sr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for John. And to John it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Army. John, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to John's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Mike & Jane Igo
December 15, 2014
Johnny, we are sorry to hear of your loss. We pray that you will find strength and comfort in God during these days.
Kathy Sanchez
December 15, 2014
Uncle Bill, I love you to the moon and back! I truly regret not being able to tell you that in person. I pray that you are at rest now and are reunited with your mom, dad and sister this holiday. Shine down from the heavens and look after your family now. Hugs for all eternity.
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