Geroge R. Wessels

George R. Wessels age 70 of Harbor Beach, passed away January 7, 2007 in Harbor Beach Community Hospital. Born in Colfax Township on March 22, 1936 to the late George J. & Ottelia (Brade) Wessels. George married Carol L. Scott on May 11, 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach. George worked as a power plant operator for Madonna college, Detroit Schools and is a retired Detroit Edison employee. He was also a farmer and was on the Sand Beach Township Zoning Board of Appeals. George enjoyed many interests including being a school crossing guard, Football assistant (With cinnamon Balls), a hospital volunteer, Chauffer, Hunting, fishing, and Helping those in need. His special time was Christmas where he shared the spirit of the season as Santa. George`s hearty jolly laughter was familiar to many. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge Verona - Huron No. 365 with Current position held as Secretary and also as DDI of 23A. George was a member of the Harbor Beach Community House Coffee Club, involved in the Harbor Beach COnservation Club, the Harbor Beach Gun Club, and a life member of the National Rifle Association. Surviving is his wife Carol L. of Harbor Beach, George T. Wessels and his wife Evelyn of Warren, Scott Wessels and his wife Lorene of Harbor Beach, David Wessels of Harbor Beach, Daughter Lynn Molter and her husband Mike of Harbor Beach, 9 Grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Sisters Jean Schember of Sandusky, Wanda Rysberg of Crystal Falls, Sharon Elliott of Warren and a brother Eric Wessels of Bad Axe. 7 nieces and 4 nephews. George was preceded in death by Sisters Patricia Miller of Elkton and Kathryn Brinker of Detroit and a brother in law Warren Rysberg. Funeral Services For George will be Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 11:00 am in the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Officiating will be Rev. Theresa Cutler with cremation to follow at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Visitation for George will be Tuesday 6-9:00pm, Wednesday from 1-5, 7-9 pm and on Thursday from 10:00am until time of services in the funeral home. A Masonic Service will be held of Wednesday evening at 7:00 in the funeral home.

Geroge R. Wessels

March 22, 1936 - January 7, 2007