Contributions to the tribute of Angela "Sis" Elizabeth Wesselman

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Jessie lit a candle

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

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Missy Kaiser lit a candle

Monday, October 15, 2018

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Pamela Bach purchased flowers

Monday, October 15, 2018

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Petie Agnor posted a condolence

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Bernie & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Christina Cahall lit a candle

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Rest In Peace sweet Angel

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Chuck & Reggie Korte lit a candle

Saturday, October 13, 2018

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Frank Smith posted a condolence

Saturday, October 13, 2018

So sad to hear of Aunt Sis's passing! Memories of one's childhood are like snapshots when one is older, and I have many wonderful memories of Aunt Sissy from my youth! It's such a blessing to have been part of a large family when growing up! I remember going to Gamma and Gampa's (as Grandma Wesselman pronounced the terms of endearment) for family picnics, holidays and birthdays and I remember often bursting into the porch entrance of their house and seeing all the ladies, Aunt Sissy among them of course, gathered together around the porch table talking and laughing. They were always cutting up together and there was always much joy and laughter. It's a wonderful memory that was often repeated as I grew up. One time the family was gathered on a hot August day and they took the occasion to also celebrate my birthday. I was probably between seven to ten years old. The family gathered around one of Aunt Mary and Uncle Everett's birthday cakes from their bakery. Aunt Sis lit the candles and the family proceeded to sing "Happy Birthday" to me, as my mouth watered in anticipation of some scrumptious cake. You can guess what happened next. I blew out the candles and showered the cake with spit! Everyone gasped and drew back. As you can imagine, everyone was a bit skittish about approaching the cake after that, and I turned beet red with embarrassment. Aunt Sis broke the stunned silence and took charge by grabbing a knife and beginning to cut the cake saying, "I don't guess you've got anything that will kill me!" and she was the first to bite into a piece, breaking the ice. Most everyone shrugged their shoulders in agreement and took a piece of cake for themselves. As I look back with a more mature perspective on family gatherings when I was young, I always remember the joy that surrounded the occasions. But I also remember when the kids would get a little too excited and the adults would have to step in. My enduring memory of Sis on these occasions is her ability to be firm when needed but not harsh or cruel, seeming to carefully measure the firmness needed to take charge and choosing her words carefully. You always knew that her firm direction was delivered with love. As I run through the snapshots of memories of my encounters with dear Aunt Sis, I always remember her being positive and upbeat, measured and thoughtful in her responses to most situations, and always loving and encouraging. I can honestly say that I have never had an encounter with Sis that was negative, even if my behavior may have called for such a response. She was someone who could be counted on for wise counsel, dispensed with a positive and uplifting attitude, then a clever quip that would bring similes all around so that you could quickly move on and not become maudlin. My heart aches as I think of these encounters afresh, as it should when one considers a life that has passed on. But she was also a woman of great faith; and because of that I have no doubt at all that she is, as always, again laughing and cutting up and having a wonderful reunion again with those who have gone before her! Love you, Aunt Sis!

Angela "Sis" Elizabeth Wesselman

1933 - 2018