Larry Wessels

Larry Wessels, J.D., 68, met his Savior Jesus Christ face to face on March 1, 2016. He passed peacefully at his home in Bella Vista, Ark. Larry was a man of steadfast faith, who walked as a friend of God on this earth. He has left behind a rich legacy of faith and a heritage of faithfulness. Larry was born March 28, 1947 to Milton and Myrtle Wessels in La Grange. He was the younger brother of Jo Ann (Wessels) Truchard of California and James “Jimmy” Wessels of Texas. Larry married his sweetheart and best friend Carolyn (Trowbridge) Wessels on Aug. 14, 1971 and was absolutely devoted to her. He loved his two sons, Heath (wife, Amy) Wessels of Arkansas and Parrish (wife, Kelli) Wessels of Thailand unconditionally and he was in turn their hero. In addition, he delighted in his five grandchildren and cherished every moment he spent with them – Elliott, Grace, Nash, Nora and Abe Wessels. A memorial service will take place in La Grange at 1 p.m. on Sunday March 6, 2016 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Wessels family will receive friends immediately following the service in the reception hall at the church for a time of sharing and remembrance.