John Anton Wessling 1867 - 1926

WESSLING

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Mapleton Press
15 April 1926

PROMINENT FARMER DIES NEAR DANBURY

JOHN A. WESSLING STRICKEN MONDAY MORNING—FUNERAL
SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY MORNING

Stricken with scarcely a warning of breaking health, John A. Wessling, one of the most prominent farmers in this section, died at his farm home, four miles east of Danbury, at 4:30 o'clock Monday morning. Mr. Wessling was 50 years old.

Mr. Wessling's passing was a shock to friends and relatives because of its suddenness. He worshipped at his church as usual Sunday morning. In the afternoon he began to feel indisposed, and went to bed, believing that a rest would benefit him. Not until 4 o'clock in the morning did his condition appear alarming, and yet, a half hour later he passed into eternity.

Physicians attributed his death to cerebral embolism.

Many Pay Tribute

Mr. Wessling was recognized as a successful farmer, having been thrifty and industrious during his life time. He had made countless friends in all walks of life, and had reared a large family of sous and daughters who now mourn his passing.

During his 35 years residence near Danbury, Mr. Wessling had taken an active part in the commuuity's life. He was a devout member of St. Mary's Catholic church, of Danbury, and was a director and loyal worker in the Farmers' Union.

Hundreds paid final tribute to Mr. Wessling when funeral services were held Wednesday morning at St. Mary's church at Danbury. The church was not large enough to accommodate all those who came to pay their last respects. Many were forced to remain outside. The attendance of the concourse proved the esteem in which Mr. Wessling was held.

The church accorded Mr. Wessling the highest honors. Solemn requiem high mass was celebrated, six clergymen taking part in the rites.

Eight Children Survive

Rev. George Wessling, of Wesley, la., a brother of the deceased, was celebrant of the mass, Rev. Matt Stork, of St. Joseph, Ia., was deacon; Rev. Ludwig Anthofer, of Charter Oak, subdeacon; Rev. Edgar Schieyer, of Danbury, master of ceremonies; Rev. H. J. Dries, of Mapleton, preached the sermon, while Rev. Bernard Loeffleholz, of St. Benedict, Ia., was present in the sanctuary.

Besides his widow, Anna Mary Wessling, the deceased is survived by the following children: Mrs. Fred Kueny, of Mapleton; Mrs. Ben Beachman, of Breda, la.; Gertrude, Joseph, Clem, Bernard, Norbert, and Paul Wessling, who are at home.

Four brothers and three sisters also survive. They are Rev. Father Wessling, of Wesley, Ia.; Joseph and Louis Wessling, of Breda, Ia; Henry Wessling and Mrs. Ben Kline, of Danbury; Mrs. Anna Schmitz, of Odebolt, and Mrs. Henry Schuhmiller, of Granville, Ia.

Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery at Danbury. R. E. Byers, of Mapleton, was in charge of the funeral.