Vivian Wessel
July 11, 2014
Vivian Wessel, 88, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014. She was born October 10, 1925 to Charles and Neta Lee in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street with funeral service to begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Vivian lived in Des Moines her whole life and worked for Emco as a welder in the 60’s. She loved fishing, listening and dancing to country music, and enjoyed owning her own ceramic shop.
She is survived by son, Chuck (Lee) Wessel; daughter, Renee (Jerry) Virden; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Barbra Lee. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wessel; daughters, Shirley and Madeline; sons, Ronald and Dennis; grandson, Thomas; her parents; and brother, Rolland.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Vivian.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jessie Hansen
07/16/2014
Vivian was a wonderful, loving, caring woman! She will greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
from Grace Gelts
07/15/2014
To Chuck Wessel and family.so sorry for your lost of Vivian.god is getting a wonderful beautiful Angle.rest in peace Vivian may god be with the family and help them heal and be strong at this sad time in their life.God bless you all now and always.keep the memories of Vivian to your heart,she be miss by many who loves her.
Renee
07/14/2014
Mom I will miss all the talks we had even when you didn't always understand, I will always think of you and dad and keep you near my heart . I love you, You were the best mother anyone could ever have
Phyllis Decker
07/15/2014
Renee, sorry to hear you lost your mother. I did not know her but she must have been a great lady because she has a lovely daughter.
Larry Dolph
07/15/2014
Sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking about you. Larry and Trish.
Loretta Wardlow
07/14/2014
Renee and family
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this difficult time.
Love and prayers
Sharon Virden
07/14/2014
Been down this road before and I feel your pain and sorrow Renee, She was a nice lady,, funny and loved Jerry's singing, Jesus gave her a time to pray and one great thing she did pray to Jesus and He so merciful. No other friend like your mother, (except Jesus) He will give you peace,,, Love you Renee.
chuck wessel
07/14/2014
Mom, i miss you already and will until i join all of you there,not only was you a GREAT mother,you was also my best friend. R.I.P. I love you
Your son, chuck
LEE WESSEL
07/14/2014
RIP mom, no more pain, now you can dance with the angels, love you
Cheryl Remmert Tempe Arizona
07/14/2014
I will always remember the good times we had. You were a great aunt to me. I will miss you.love you always.