Leonette Wessels

LEONETTE WESSELS

Garnavillo

Leonette Ann (Tauke) Wessels, 93, of Garnavillo, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Great River Care Center in McGregor.

She was born Nov. 23, 1920, in Dyersville, Iowa, the daughter of William and Emma (Vaske) Tauke. Leonette received her education from the Catholic School in Dyersville and was later united in marriage to LaVern Wessels on Jan. 6, 1942, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Dyersville. This union blessed them with five children.

Leonette spent much of her life working the farm land with her husband while raising their children together. Leonette enjoyed camping and fishing with her family, relishing times she would out fish her husband, LaVern. She had a knack for quilting, knitting and embroidery work.

Leonette kept her outdoor beds filled with beaut-iful flowers. She was known for being a fabulous cook, always having something delicious on hand.

Leonette had a strong faithful relationship with her church and most of all she loved taking care of her family.

Those left to cherish Leonette's memory are her five children, Wayne (Susan) Wessels of Middleton, Wis., Ronald (Theresa) Wessels of Onalaska, Wis., Richard (Kathy) Wessels of McGregor, Thomas (Glenice Varley) Wessels of Ames and Betty (Jeff) Heins of Luana; 12 grandchildren, William (Cassie) Wessels, Bradley Wessels, Jason Wessels, Kristin Locketz, Suzanne Wessels, Jeremy Wessels, Emily (Steve) Bayton, Holly (James) Lee, Penny (Ryan) Cunningham, Patricia (Erik) Sorbo, Candace (Cory) Drahn and Crystal (Aaron) Buzza; 28 great-grand-children, Madeline, Greyson and Sam Wessels; Andy, Harrison and Ben Wessels; Sierra Wessels; Ella, Grace and Jacob Locketz; Jack and Julia Bayton; Josephine and Emmett Lee; Brittany, Blake and Brooklyn Cunningham; Sophia, Zachary, Emma and Hannah Sorbo; Chanice, Chaun'te, Cedrick and Chauncy Drahn; Avery and Abigail Buzza; brother- and sisters-in-law, Dan (Elaine) Wessels, Jean Mensen and Lee Ann Wessels; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LaVern; three brothers, Clarence, Cletus and Joseph; and one sister, Marie in infancy.

Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 001 S. In-dustrial Park Rd., Garn-avillo, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, and one hour before services at church. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garnavillo, with the Rev. Marvin Bries officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Garnavillo.