Robert Earl Wessling

Robert Earl Wessling, 92, of Ansonia, OH, passed away, Monday, February 6, 2017 at his residence.

Robert was born Monday, December 22, 1924 in Toledo, OH, a son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Dodd) Wessling.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ann Wessling, son, Robert E Wessling, Jr., brothers, Rolland, Jerry, and Edward Richard Wessling, and sisters, Blanch Lease, Patricia Graham, and Gladys Wessling.

Robert served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion in Ansonia and a member of the National Elevator Industry Union. He retired from Gem City Elevator in Dayton , OH and farmed for many years.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Kathryn Fleming (Dale Mangen), Greenville ; grandchildren, Angela and Thom Spurlock of Greenville and Adam and Jescinda Dority of Florida; great grandchildren. Michael W. Johnson Jr. and Zachary Baker; several nieces and nephews; and his caregivers, Wendy Smith, Michelle, Kimberly and Jessica.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Dr. Rev. John M. Person officiating. Burial will follow in Old Teegarden Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville,.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ansonia Area Rescue or State of the Heart Care.