WESSELMAN, Charles

WESSELMAN

CHARLES “CHUCK” F. WESSELMAN, passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the age of 95 years and nine days.

He was the dearly loved husband of 65 years to Anne (nee Brunner) Wesselman. He is also survived by his three daughters: Sherry (Patrick) Rohovie, Joanne (Ron) Pouslen, and Karen (Ronny) Baczuk; his grandchildren: Brianne (Tylor Volk) Rohovie, Spencer Rohovie, Jared (Larissa) Poulsen, Taylor Poulsen and Carly Poulsen; his great-grandchildren: Tate and Maelle Volk; his sisters: Ruth (Don) Henry and Dorothy VanBuuren (Frank) and as well as his extended family including many nieces and nephews who will miss him. Chuck was a respected and appreciated member of his church family.

Charles was born in Calgary, AB. on July 14, 1924. He moved to Coalhurst with his parents, Charlie and Lillian, at the age of one. His early life was challenging especially when his dad lost his job and the family fell on hard times. He left school early to help support his family. As a young man, he worked in the mines in the Crowsnest Pass and then in Shaughnessy when he wasn’t helping his dad on the farm.

He met Anne Brunner through a friend and the rest is history. They married in 1954 and lived on the family farm in a renovated chicken coop. They saved their money, welcomed the birth of their first daughter Sherry and built a house on the farm. By this point, his father had passed and he also took care of his mother and brother who also lived on the property. Dad worked very hard to build a healthy market garden business and grow acres of gladiolas which he sold locally and shipped all over Alberta and Saskatchewan. The highlight of his week for over 50 years was taking his flowers and produce to the Farmer’s Market. By the mid 1960’s, Chuck and Anne had welcomed two new additions to their family, Joanne and Karen. Dad loved all four of his girls (including mum). He was a firm but kind father who taught by example.

When dad wasn’t working on the farm, he loved to hunt birds with his favourite dog, Bonnie; to fish year round; to hunt big game (deer, elk and moose) with his buddies; and to visit friends and family. Dad loved to spend time with his extended family and host reunions.

After having a heart attack at age 66, dad renewed his commitment to Jesus Christ. He was passionate in his faith and shared his belief in Jesus with all, encouraging each person to ask Jesus into their heart and be born again. Dad loved to share the good things in life which started with a love for God and extended to generously blessing people with the bounty of his garden. When asked what he was going to do in heaven, he said he was “going to be a gardener with his dad.”

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bill Zwartbol officiating. Chuck will be laid to rest at a graveside service at 1:30 P.M. at Archmount Cemetery.

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