HERMANN WESSELS, SR
La Grange Journal
February 15, 1934
HERMANN WESSELS, SR. DIED LAST MONDAY AT PRAIRIE VALLEY
Hermann Wessels, Sr., one of the older citizens of the county, residing at Prairie Valley near West Point, died at the farm home Monday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the home, and interment was had at the Prairie Valley cemetery, Rev. R. Heise, officiating.
Mr. Wessels enjoyed the respect and esteem of his neighbors and those who had the pleasure of this acquaintance. This was attested to when the funeral was held, the attendance being exceptionally large. From the neighborhood, from La Grange and sections East from La Grange friends came to pay their last respects.
Hermann Dietrich Wessels was born March 3, 1858 in Mentzhausen, Oldenburg, Germany, and received the rites of baptism in the Lutheran Church in Jade; he received the rites of confirmation March 24, 1872. After serving in the military Army of his country, he was united in Marriage with Miss Meta Oeltjen, May 30, 1884, and had he lived until next May, the family would have celebrated the golden wedding anniversary.
In 1885 the family bid farewell to their birthplace and emigrated to Texas, locating in Fayette County. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wessels, 10 children of whom the father and husband, and four have journeyed hence; Willie, one of the four died three years ago. The widow and six children survive, these are: Henry Wessels, Gerhard, and Hermann Wessels Jr., of Prairie Valley; Mrs. Johnny (Alma) Giese of West Point; Mrs. Louis (Emma) Meinen of Prairie Valley and Mrs. Hugo (Else) Bode of Muldoon. There are 16 grandchildren, one brother Gerhard Wessels of Prairie Valley and one sister Mrs. John (Amalia) Krueger of Smithville. There are other relatives and many friends who will mourn his departure.
Mr. Wessels was a charter member of the Lutheran community (Gemeinede) of Prairie Valley, which was founded more than 30 years ago, and remained steadfast through all the years. In 1900 the present house of worship was built.
The sympathy of the Journal is offered to the surviving relatives; the county has lost a good citizen, honest, upright and sincere. May the sod rest lightly on his body.
La Grange Journal
March 8, 1934, page 3
Deaths Reported
Died at Prairie Valley, February 12, of Asthma; D. Hermann Wessels, aged 76 years, 11 months, and 9 days.
Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed
La Grange Journal
February 15, 1934
HERMANN WESSELS, SR. DIED LAST MONDAY AT PRAIRIE VALLEY
Hermann Wessels, Sr., one of the older citizens of the county, residing at Prairie Valley near West Point, died at the farm home Monday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the home, and interment was had at the Prairie Valley cemetery, Rev. R. Heise, officiating.
Mr. Wessels enjoyed the respect and esteem of his neighbors and those who had the pleasure of this acquaintance. This was attested to when the funeral was held, the attendance being exceptionally large. From the neighborhood, from La Grange and sections East from La Grange friends came to pay their last respects.
Hermann Dietrich Wessels was born March 3, 1858 in Mentzhausen, Oldenburg, Germany, and received the rites of baptism in the Lutheran Church in Jade; he received the rites of confirmation March 24, 1872. After serving in the military Army of his country, he was united in Marriage with Miss Meta Oeltjen, May 30, 1884, and had he lived until next May, the family would have celebrated the golden wedding anniversary.
In 1885 the family bid farewell to their birthplace and emigrated to Texas, locating in Fayette County. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wessels, 10 children of whom the father and husband, and four have journeyed hence; Willie, one of the four died three years ago. The widow and six children survive, these are: Henry Wessels, Gerhard, and Hermann Wessels Jr., of Prairie Valley; Mrs. Johnny (Alma) Giese of West Point; Mrs. Louis (Emma) Meinen of Prairie Valley and Mrs. Hugo (Else) Bode of Muldoon. There are 16 grandchildren, one brother Gerhard Wessels of Prairie Valley and one sister Mrs. John (Amalia) Krueger of Smithville. There are other relatives and many friends who will mourn his departure.
Mr. Wessels was a charter member of the Lutheran community (Gemeinede) of Prairie Valley, which was founded more than 30 years ago, and remained steadfast through all the years. In 1900 the present house of worship was built.
The sympathy of the Journal is offered to the surviving relatives; the county has lost a good citizen, honest, upright and sincere. May the sod rest lightly on his body.
La Grange Journal
March 8, 1934, page 3
Deaths Reported
Died at Prairie Valley, February 12, of Asthma; D. Hermann Wessels, aged 76 years, 11 months, and 9 days.
Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed
HERMANN WESSELS, SR
La Grange Journal
February 15, 1934
HERMANN WESSELS, SR. DIED LAST MONDAY AT PRAIRIE VALLEY
Hermann Wessels, Sr., one of the older citizens of the county, residing at Prairie Valley near West Point, died at the farm home Monday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the home, and interment was had at the Prairie Valley cemetery, Rev. R. Heise, officiating.
Mr. Wessels enjoyed the respect and esteem of his neighbors and those who had the pleasure of this acquaintance. This was attested to when the funeral was held, the attendance being exceptionally large. From the neighborhood, from La Grange and sections East from La Grange friends came to pay their last respects.
Hermann Dietrich Wessels was born March 3, 1858 in Mentzhausen, Oldenburg, Germany, and received the rites of baptism in the Lutheran Church in Jade; he received the rites of confirmation March 24, 1872. After serving in the military Army of his country, he was united in Marriage with Miss Meta Oeltjen, May 30, 1884, and had he lived until next May, the family would have celebrated the golden wedding anniversary.
In 1885 the family bid farewell to their birthplace and emigrated to Texas, locating in Fayette County. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wessels, 10 children of whom the father and husband, and four have journeyed hence; Willie, one of the four died three years ago. The widow and six children survive, these are: Henry Wessels, Gerhard, and Hermann Wessels Jr., of Prairie Valley; Mrs. Johnny (Alma) Giese of West Point; Mrs. Louis (Emma) Meinen of Prairie Valley and Mrs. Hugo (Else) Bode of Muldoon. There are 16 grandchildren, one brother Gerhard Wessels of Prairie Valley and one sister Mrs. John (Amalia) Krueger of Smithville. There are other relatives and many friends who will mourn his departure.
Mr. Wessels was a charter member of the Lutheran community (Gemeinede) of Prairie Valley, which was founded more than 30 years ago, and remained steadfast through all the years. In 1900 the present house of worship was built.
The sympathy of the Journal is offered to the surviving relatives; the county has lost a good citizen, honest, upright and sincere. May the sod rest lightly on his body.
La Grange Journal
March 8, 1934, page 3
Deaths Reported
Died at Prairie Valley, February 12, of Asthma; D. Hermann Wessels, aged 76 years, 11 months, and 9 days.
Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed
La Grange Journal
February 15, 1934
HERMANN WESSELS, SR. DIED LAST MONDAY AT PRAIRIE VALLEY
Hermann Wessels, Sr., one of the older citizens of the county, residing at Prairie Valley near West Point, died at the farm home Monday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the home, and interment was had at the Prairie Valley cemetery, Rev. R. Heise, officiating.
Mr. Wessels enjoyed the respect and esteem of his neighbors and those who had the pleasure of this acquaintance. This was attested to when the funeral was held, the attendance being exceptionally large. From the neighborhood, from La Grange and sections East from La Grange friends came to pay their last respects.
Hermann Dietrich Wessels was born March 3, 1858 in Mentzhausen, Oldenburg, Germany, and received the rites of baptism in the Lutheran Church in Jade; he received the rites of confirmation March 24, 1872. After serving in the military Army of his country, he was united in Marriage with Miss Meta Oeltjen, May 30, 1884, and had he lived until next May, the family would have celebrated the golden wedding anniversary.
In 1885 the family bid farewell to their birthplace and emigrated to Texas, locating in Fayette County. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wessels, 10 children of whom the father and husband, and four have journeyed hence; Willie, one of the four died three years ago. The widow and six children survive, these are: Henry Wessels, Gerhard, and Hermann Wessels Jr., of Prairie Valley; Mrs. Johnny (Alma) Giese of West Point; Mrs. Louis (Emma) Meinen of Prairie Valley and Mrs. Hugo (Else) Bode of Muldoon. There are 16 grandchildren, one brother Gerhard Wessels of Prairie Valley and one sister Mrs. John (Amalia) Krueger of Smithville. There are other relatives and many friends who will mourn his departure.
Mr. Wessels was a charter member of the Lutheran community (Gemeinede) of Prairie Valley, which was founded more than 30 years ago, and remained steadfast through all the years. In 1900 the present house of worship was built.
The sympathy of the Journal is offered to the surviving relatives; the county has lost a good citizen, honest, upright and sincere. May the sod rest lightly on his body.
La Grange Journal
March 8, 1934, page 3
Deaths Reported
Died at Prairie Valley, February 12, of Asthma; D. Hermann Wessels, aged 76 years, 11 months, and 9 days.
Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed
Family Members
Parents
Siblings
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CPL Heinrich G. "Henry" Wessels
1886–1961
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Johann Gerhard "John" Wessels
1887–1966
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Hermann Dietrich Wessels Jr
1889–1962
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Wilhelm Gerhard "William or Willie" Wessels
1890–1930
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Ella L. Wessels
1891–1903
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Alma Augusta Wessels Giese
1895–1981
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Emma K. Wessels Meinen
1897–1987
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Elsie K. Wessels Bode
1899–1948
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