Memorials may be made to the VFW National Childrens Home. WESSEL, John W., Troy, Missouri, April 8, 2007 age 67; dearest husband of Carol Wessel; devoted father of David (Angie) Ayars Wessel, Todd (Cindi) Wessel and Cara (Dennis) Harding; beloved grandfather of John, Michelle, Carina, Dalton, Garrett, Joseph and Dominic; great-grandfather of Emma; dear brother of Kevin Wessel; preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mildred Wessel and brother, Phillip Wessel. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law and many, many friends. Mr. Wessel was a Superintendent with General Motors, St. Louis, MO and retired after 23 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Troy, MO, President of the Republican Club, Troy, MO, member of VFW 8882 (Poppy Chairman), Troy, MO and the Good Sam Bug Duckers Camping Club.