L. Robert (Bob) Wessel Jr.

Born August 24, 1945 to L. Robert Wessel Sr. and Delores Young Wessel in Louisville, KY. Graduated from Flaget High School in 1964. Joined the Navy Reserves in 1965. He served on the USS Newport News – CA-148 for 2 years including service in Vietnam 1967-1968.

He married Sheila Crutcher on October 18, 1968 and returned to work at International Harvester. In 1983 he was called to the Indianapolis plant. He retired in 1998 from Navistar with 34 years of service.

Bob was active in the McNeely Lake Optimist club and helped start little league sports in the McNeely Lake area. While in Indianapolis he helped coach little league softball and was active as a band parent at Southport High School. When his grandsons started in sports, he was at their events cheering them on. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Greenwood. He was also a 28 year member of Friends of Bill W.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila, and their daughter Brook Wessel-Burke, her husband, Ben Burke, his 2 grandsons – Noah and Caleb Burke, cousins, nephews and many friends.

After retiring, he enjoyed many years of camping, fishing, playing cards and traveling with family and friends.

Visitation will be held Sunday March 8th at Little & Sons Funeral Home Stop 11 Chapel from 3:00-7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held Monday March 9th at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Additional Funeral Services will be held Tuesday March 10th at Noon at Evergreen Funeral Home, Louisville Ky. with visitation from 11:00 AM till time of service. Burial Evergreen Cemetery Louisville, KY

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