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Janet L. Wesseler (nee Dudley) stepped from Batesville, Indiana into heaven on December 3, 2020. Born January 1st, 1940 in Brookville, Indiana to Leroy & Mildred Dudley of Saint Peters, Indiana, Janet passed at the age of 80 years old.
Janet was a proud Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. A kind and loving lady, who made friends easily, and never met a stranger. She is remembered for her kindness, faithfulness, and dedication to God and her family. Janet enjoyed spending time with her Grandchildren by taking them out to eat and watching their sporting events. Janet loved to work in the garden when her health would allow, she loved planting Iris, and loved watching her many hummingbird feeders. Janet was a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds, on game days you would find her in front of the TV or listening on the radio; she never missed a game. Janet and her husband Bernie loved to dress up and attend weekly dances in and around SE Indiana and SW Ohio, and particularly enjoyed Polka dances. In their retirement years, they also enjoyed traveling around the United States with various Tour Groups. Janet was a proud member of Ladies Auxiliary Post 464.
Janet worked many jobs in her lifetime including an assistant farmer to her husband Bernie on their farm outside of New Alsace, wife, waitress, machinist, and Lab Tech. She started college classes at CTC when in her 40’s. She was so excited by the opportunities that her Associate Degree from CTC provided to her. She enjoyed her experiences at Dearborn County Hospital Lab, University of Cincinnati Hospital Lab, and her final Lab position at Margaret Mary Hospital, from which she retired when in her 60’s.
Janet is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bernard Wesseler, her four children; Connie (Jim Grafe) Wesseler, Bernie (Jennifer) Wesseler, Anita (Ben-deceased) Boppeler, Lori (Rich) Sweeney, her brother John (Sandy) Dudley, sister Cheryl (Ron-deceased) Wilhelm, Marlyn Dudley sister-in-law, wife of Ron her bother. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren Phillip Wesseler, Steven Boppeler, Shane Sweeney, Lindsey Sweeney, Patrick Sweeney and great grandchildren Emery, Toria and Serena. Along with many nieces, nephews, and God-children, as well as cousins. Janet is preceded in death by her parents Millie and Leroy Dudley, brother Ronnie Dudley, and son-in-law Ben Boppeler.
Visitation for Janet will be held on Wednesday, December 9 from 1:30 – 2:00pm at St. Paul’s Church, All Saints Parish. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow with Fr. Jonathan Meyer presiding, with burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the North Dearborn Pantry, Sunman Fire Department or American Cancer Society. Memorials will be accepted at the visitation or can be mailed to Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home at 25615 State Rt. 1, Guilford, IN 47022. Please visit www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com to sign the guestbook and offer online condolences.
In compliance with the Governor’s mandate regarding COVID-19, please remember the social distancing guidelines and the wearing of masks inside the church. For those unable to attend, please join us in participating in the funeral Mass celebration by watching online at https://www.youtube.com/user/aspweeklyhomily.