Thomas O. Wessel; loving father of Thomas A. (Lorrin), Jane M. Grimm and Kurt R. (Dana). Dearest grandfather of Kimberly (Aaron) Flanagan, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Ryan, Eric, Jennifer and John Wessel; fond brother of Lane (Theresa) and Sharon (Vince) King. Also several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tues. 3-8pm and funeral service Wed. 10 am at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Interment Fairmont Willow Hills Memorial Park. Funeral info 847-823-5122 or sign guestbook at www.nelsonfunerals.com.