Charles John Wessel

Charles John Wessel, 96, of Arlington, WA passed away on July 20, 2015. Charles was born on April 19, 1919 to John A. Wessel and Agnes (Musel) Wessel. He attended Herbert Hoover High School and graduated in 1937. Charles served in the United States Navy as a Chief warrant Officer from 1937-1957 and even received a Navy Commendation Medal. He worked for 22 years as a meter reader for Puget Sound Power and Light as well as a camp caretaker. Charles was involved in the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks (Past Exalted Ruler), MOAA, National Association of Uniformed Services, American Legion, Mason’s, and past member of Afifi Shrine Scottish Rite. He was quiet, faithful, and loving. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Charles is survived by his wife A. Gloria Wessel, to whom he was married to on July 6, 1943 at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York City; sons Craig J. Wessel (Joanne) of Arlington, WA; Carol (John) Casprowitz of Arlington, WA; grandchildren Julie (Andy) Graves, Johnathan (Laura) Wessel, and Casey Wessel; great grandchildren Lani and Kodi Graves, and Danielle Wessel.