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.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com