Richard B. Wessling Jr.

God saw that he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be; so he put his arms around him, and Whispered, "Come with me". With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, a wonderful mind put to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best! On June 9, 2011, the angels came down from above and brought Richard Byron Wessling, Jr. home. Born July 26, 1938 to Richard Byron Wessling and Lucille Willis, at Blue Island, IL; he peacefully passed away at his home in El Paso, Texas at the age of 72. He served in the US Army for 28 years retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel with numerous Military Honors. He also taught at EPCC, UTEP and Donna Anna campuses both during and after his retirement. He gave freely to many charities and organizations truly believing that giving was better than receiving. Richard was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Colleen Gail wood, and a total of five children; Michael Wessling, David Wessling (Kim) Elizabeth Euband (Jerry), Lynelle Harvey (Jeff), and Jeffrey Baldwin (Mari). He was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Charles & Thomas Wessling and John Sandifer. Visitation will be Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be Monday, June 13, 2011 at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 1:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity.

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel-Martin East, El Paso, TX.