Wesley T. “Wes” Postema
Wesley T. Wes Postema, age 80, of Shelby, died Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby.
Wes was born February 15, 1932 in Willard, Ohio the son of the late Thomas and Clara (Blue) Postema. He was a 1951 graduate of Shelby High School and was an U.S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Wes retired in January 1993 as a letter carrier from the U.S. Postal Service spending the majority of his time delivering mail in Crestline. He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and O’Brien Post #326 Shelby American Legion.
He is survived by his wife: Esther L. (Steinmetz) Postema, whom he wed on April 18, 1953; their 4 children: Diane (Bill) Napier of Ontario; Mark (Carol) Postema of Cheyenne, WY; Cheryl (Tim) Trisler of Mansfield; Julie Pangallo of Galion; 4 grandchildren: Chris Napier, Mike (Sara) Napier, Michelle (Chris) Ashsaugh, Alyssa Pangella; 2 great grandchildren: Zain Fulmer and Xavier Napier; a sister: Bernice (Harold) Stone of Columbus, OH.
Friends may call on Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 2-4 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where the rosary will be recited at 4 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday August 20, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Church with Father Nick Cunningham officiating. Military honors will be conducted following mass at church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Memorial expressions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, NY NY 10163-4777 or to Shelby Home and Public Health, 142 North Gamble St., Shelby, 44875.
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To The Family of::
Postema
Your Name: :
Rae Gross Schnuerer
Your Condolence Message::
Aunt Esther, we are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Wes was a wonderful man and we all loved him so much. Mom would tell me the challenges you and Uncle Wes were facing during his sickness and we are so proud of your efforts to help him through everything. I know Diane, Mark, Julie and Cheryl were also there to help, but no one can feel what you were feeling during this whole time.
Love,
Rae and Rick Schnuerer (and Jean, Joan, Rob, Cindy).
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To The Family of::
Wesley Postema
Your Name: :
Shelly Hay
Your Condolence Message::
Aunt Esther and family, my deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Uncle Wesley shall rest now. Keeping you in my prayers.
Shelly Hay and family
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To The Family of::
Wesley Postema
Your Name: :
Floyd Rietveld
Your Condolence Message::
Esther and Family – Our hearts are saddened by the home-going of Wesley. We will miss seeing him every time we visited Shelby. He seemed like a “kid” brother to me as he and his family lived with my family many times. We pray for comfort from God to heal the void left in your heart from his home-going. Look to God for comfort.
Floyd and Annie Rietveld, Dayton, OH