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Gene Fredrick Wessel Sr.

Birth	:	25 May 1943 Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Jul 2021 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3560982, -95.4516983
Description	:	Gene Fredrick Wessel, Sr. May 25, 1943 ~ July 12, 2021 Gene F. Wessel, Sr., age 78, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at UnityPoint Health–St. Luke's Regional Medical Center of Sioux City, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2021, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Rev. Richard A. Salcido will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa, with Military Rites conducted by McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion of Ida Grove, Iowa. Read More	Gene Fredrick Wessel, Sr. May 25, 1943 ~ July 12, 2021 Gene F. Wessel, Sr., age 78, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at UnityPoint Health–St. Luke's Regional Medical Center of Sioux City, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2021, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Rev. Richard A. Salcido will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa, with Military Rites conducted by McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion of Ida Grove, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Gene Fredrick Wessel, Sr., was born on May 25, 1943, in Denison, Iowa, to Lloyd and Lorraine (Schultz) Wessel. He grew up in the Denison and Ida Grove area, where he graduated from Ida Grove High School. After high school, Gene started working at John's Super Valu in Ida Grove and also enlisted into the Army National Guard. On October 22, 1967, Gene married Myra Rath in the Church of God of Ida Grove. The couple made their home in Ida Grove but shortly after in 1968 Gene was called to active duty and relocated to Ft. Carson, Colorado. He was deployed on April 25, 1969, to Vietnam. Serving his country, Gene was honorably discharged from active duty on December 12, 1969. Upon returning home to Ida Grove, Gene went back to the grocery industry working for J&J's Grocery and Foodland now known as Food Pride, where he was employed for the last 33 years. Gene was a faithful member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove and a member of McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion of Ida Grove. He had a passion for all sports and enjoyed helping coach his children's T-ball teams and later attending his grandchildren's activities, never missing an event. Gene also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and watching old Westerns. With his quick wit and genuine smile, Gene will be fondly remembered as one of the good ol' boys. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Gene was called into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on July 12, 2021. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Myra Wessel of Ida Grove, IA; children Gene Wessel, Jr. of Ida Grove, IA and Stacy Svendsen of Sioux City, IA; grandchildren: Mallery (Taylor) Baker, Brett Svendsen and Brandon Svendsen; brothers Gailen (Pam) Wessel and Wayne (Barb) Wessel all of Ida Grove, IA; brother-in-law Marelle Knudsen of Ida Grove, IA; nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Lorraine Wessel; and sister Cheryl Knudsen. SERVICES 10:30 a.m., Monday July 19, 2021 St. Paul Lutheran Church Ida Grove, Iowa OFFICIATING Rev. Richard A. Salcido CASKET BEARERS Mallery Baker Taylor Baker Brett Svendsen Brandon Svendsen Nicholas Bromley Damon Bromley Honorary Pallbearers Emily Beed Josh Beed Rachel Hangman Mitchell Hangman Pat Phillips Allen Simmons Donna Hangman VISITATION 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2021 Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home Ida Grove, Iowa INTERMENT Ida Grove Cemetery Ida Grove, Iowa Military Rites Conducted by McNamara-Moore Post #61 of the American Legion Ida Grove, Iowa [Source: Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove, Iowa]

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Where is Gene Fredrick Wessel Sr.'s memorial?
Gene Fredrick Wessel Sr.'s memorial is located at: Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida County, USA.
When did Gene Fredrick Wessel Sr. death?
Gene Fredrick Wessel Sr. death on 12 Jul 2021 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gene Fredrick Wessel Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.3560982
Longitude: -95.4516983

Family Members:

Parent

Lloyd William Wessel

(1923 - 2006)

Lorraine Dorothy Schultz Wessel

(1922 - 2011)

Siblings

Cheryl Lloydene Wessel Knudsen

(1947 - 2020)

LaWayne Roger Wessel

(1951 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3560982, -95.4516983

2. Settlers Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544980, -95.4838380

3. Ida Grove Catholic Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3502998, -95.4966965

4. Hayes Chapel Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2723897, -95.4215386

5. Hayes Township Cemetery
Arthur, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2943993, -95.3427963

6. Mount Hope Cemetery
Battle Creek, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3210983, -95.6091995

7. Grant Township Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

8. Battle Center Cemetery
Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4290000, -95.6136000

9. Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery
Holstein, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4752998, -95.5625000

10. Galva Township Cemetery
Galva, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5031013, -95.4664001

11. Galva Township Cemetery East
Galva, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5031110, -95.4083200

12. Saint Martins Catholic Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985573, -95.2481842

13. Odebolt Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985992, -95.2469025

14. Cook Center Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Galva, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5187700, -95.4183300

16. Richland Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

17. Holstein Cemetery
Holstein, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5119019, -95.5436020

18. Bethel Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2192001, -95.3043976

19. Schaller Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5046000, -95.3117600

20. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5035000, -95.3095000

21. Otter Creek Cemetery
Otter Creek Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749180, -95.4310208

22. Norwegian Cemetery
Holstein, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4906006, -95.6231003

23. Emmanuel Cemetery
Cook Township, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

24. Salem Reform Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3555984, -95.1866989