Dwight Wade Wessler

Obituary: Dwight Wade Wessler, age 75, died Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC. He was born May 4, 1934 in Ohio County, Indiana, the son of the late Karl Philip Wessler and Mildred Pearl Dennerline Wessler. He was a 1952 graduate of Rising Sun High School, Rising Sun, Indiana and graduated from Purdue University with an agricultural degree in engineering. He entered the U.S. Army in 1957 having served for two years. He was later employed with Dresser Roots, Connersville, IN until 1969. He moved his family to Charlotte, NC that year when he went to work for Brown & Morrison for many years until his retirement. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his 1st wife, Janet Leigh Morris Wessler who died June 5, 2002. The memorial service will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Benjamin Wilson. Burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. Survivors include his wife, Rocio H. Wessler; his children, Leigh Ann Dennis & husband, Danny of Albemarle, NC, Wade K. Wessler & wife, Sibyl of Charlotte, NC, Kurt D. Wessler & wife, Colleen of Mint Hill, NC, and Karen S. Baltz & husband, Kyle of Pocahontas, AR; twelve grandchildren, Alec, Philip, Sam, Asa, Joey, Gianna, Bradley, Maya, Patrick, Ely, Luke, and Noah. "Dwight was incredibly generous, an avid sportman, passionate, and larger than life figure to those who came into contact with him. He was an Indiana farmboy who loved his sports, especially baseball and basketball. Dwight was a volunteer, coach and supporter to many teams ranging from Myers Park Trinity Little League to countless other youth sports organizations. Near and dear to his heart was Northwest Cabarrus High School Athletics, in particular the baseball team. He served as scorekeeper and as the "Voice of Trojan Baseball" since 1987. For those that knew him he was without peer in his command and use of colorful language. He had a love for animals especially his dog, Jack (squirrels not withstanding). His children would like to express their deepest gratitude to his wife, Rocio, for bringing joy, love, and a renewal of spirit to our dad during the last years of his life. Additionally, the family would like to recognize the awesome care provided by Dr. Stuart Garner, the nurses, the respiratory therapists, and all other support staff of Presbyterian Hospital Unit 4D." In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Northwest Cabarrus Booster Club, 5130 Northwest Cabarrus Drive, Concord, NC 28027. On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Saturday, October strong24/strong, 2009, Saturday, Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 3:00 pm, Saturday, October strong>24/strong>, 2009, Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: At a later date.