Weston William Bressler, 93, of Loves Park, IL, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2021. He was born February 14, 1928, to Ralph and Alice Bressler in Milwaukee, WI., and relocated to Illinois as a young man. He proudly served in the US Marine Corp for seven years. Wes worked at Washburn Company where he met Joanne Keene and they were married in 1954. They had three children, Mark, Kim, and Ray. Wes was a Journeyman Electrician for Local 364 in Rockford for 46 years. Wes and Joanne loved time with friends, socializing and dancing at the Harmony Club, and later Wes also joined the Lombardi Club. They spent many years traveling, enjoying camping, fishing, skiing, golf, and flea markets. Family was a top priority, and Wes loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Wes volunteered for BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding program in Poplar Grove, MercyHealth Hospital, and Lockwood Park. In later years, he enjoyed going to his motorhome up north to camp and fish.
Survivors include his children, Mark (Barb) Bressler, Kim (Chuck Sanders) Massetti, and Raymond (Linda) Bressler; Grandchildren, Christine (Kai McCoy) Leonard, Allison (Adam Janik) Bressler, Daniel (Tessa) Bressler, Lucas Bressler, Tony (Daisy Soriano) Massetti, Jake (Lindsay) Massetti, Ryan (Elizabeth) Bressler, Tyler (Kelli) Bressler, Paige (Matt) Butler, Rachel Rivers, and Caden Rivers; Great Grandchildren, Lennon Leonard, Gianna Massetti, Tony Massetti, Christian Bressler, Faith Bressler, Lorelei Bressler, and Natalie Butler. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joanne; and brother, Raymond.
Private graveside services for the immediate family will occur. A Celebration of Life gathering will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be made to BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding program at the Bergmann Centre, 4950 Rt 173, Poplar Grove, IL. 61065.
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