1925
Francis
2012
Francis G. Wesaw
August 4, 1925 — February 12, 2012
WESAW, Mr. Francis G. "Gordon"
Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Sunday evening February 12, 2012 in Allegan, MI. Francis was born August 4, 1925 in Decatur, Michigan a son of James and Edith Johnson Wesaw. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Army in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Precision Heat Treating for 20 years, retiring in 1978. Francis was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dennis Wesaw in 1992; and 3 brothers, Jim, Harry, and Clarence Wesaw. On August 28, 1943, he was united in marriage to Beatrice E. "Bea" Brundish Wesaw who survives. Also surviving, 3 children, Dorene Wesaw of Kalamazoo, Ronald Audrey Wesaw of Decatur, MI, and Debra Wesaw of Plainwell; 4 grandchildren, Ronald Diane Wesaw, Jr., Jeffrey Pam Wesaw, Cody Hulbert, and Lisa Davis; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held 11 o'clock Tuesday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Friends may meet the family 6-8pm Monday at the chapel. Private burial will take place in Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Fund.
Kalamazoo, Michigan Died Sunday evening February 12, 2012 in Allegan, MI. Francis was born August 4, 1925 in Decatur, Michigan a son of James and Edith Johnson Wesaw. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Army in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Precision Heat Treating for 20 years, retiring in 1978. Francis was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dennis Wesaw in 1992; and 3 brothers, Jim, Harry, and Clarence Wesaw. On August 28, 1943, he was united in marriage to Beatrice E. "Bea" Brundish Wesaw who survives. Also surviving, 3 children, Dorene Wesaw of Kalamazoo, Ronald Audrey Wesaw of Decatur, MI, and Debra Wesaw of Plainwell; 4 grandchildren, Ronald Diane Wesaw, Jr., Jeffrey Pam Wesaw, Cody Hulbert, and Lisa Davis; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held 11 o'clock Tuesday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Friends may meet the family 6-8pm Monday at the chapel. Private burial will take place in Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Fund.
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