William "Bill" T. Wessells, Jr.

05/22/1931 - 01/23/2022

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Obituary For William "Bill" T. Wessells, Jr.

William T. Wessells, Jr., 90, of Reno, Nevada and Fremont, California. He went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Washington Hospital after suffering a heart attack as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. He bravely fought cancer for the last five years. We would like to thank all his wonderful doctors for taking outstanding care for him during that time. He fought a good fight, He kept the faith, and he finished his course, and accomplished his lifetime goals in 2021.

Bill’s professional experience included such companies as American Standard, Neilson Ratings, Shaklee Corporation, Neo-Life Company of America, and an Entrepreneur, working until his passing. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an avid golfer, boater, hunter and outdoorsman. He loved his family, friends and his cat, Michu. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Linda, of 35 years, his two step-sons, John and James Johnson, granddaughter Ashley, her husband Mitch Sandavol, two great grandchildren Brylee 7 will be 8 on March 26th, and Brynn born February 1, 2022. He has a host of extended family members, cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends and will be sorely missed. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Wessells, Sr. and will be joined with them and family members at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Tarrytown, NY.

Bill’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of his extended family and everyone he interacted with on a business and personal level. Bill was greatly loved by a host of his family and many friends, and will be sorely missed.

A Viewing will be held Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm followed by a Chapel Service at 12:00 pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont. Seating is limited, the family requests if you could please RSVP for the Service as well as for the reception lunch that follows. A live-stream is at www.fremontmemorialchapel.com. You can watch it live at your convenience. Please contact the family for the access code, and share your stories about Bill on that website.

Services

6 Feb

Viewing

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536 Get Directions »
6 Feb

Chapel Service

12:00 PM

Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536 Get Directions »
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  • 01/29/2022

    A joyful remembrance was Bill and Linda hosting our Rebel Red Hat group at their home in Reno when we were there for a convention. We had a wonderful time visiting with them. My heart goes out to Linda for her loss.

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