Wendell L. Gassler Obituary (1940 - 2020)

Wendell L. Gassler, 79, of Cullom, IL., passed away at his residence at 6:37 pm on Monday, July 27, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at St. John's Catholic Church in Cullom, IL. Father Bill Keebler will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Calvert and Martin Funeral Home in Cullom. A rosary will be held at 3:30 pm before the visitation at the funeral home. Burial will follow the funeral services at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Cullom, IL. where military rites will be accorded. All services will be held in accordance with current Covid-19 guidelines. Calvert and Martin in Cullom is handling the arrangements. Wendell was born October 16, 1940 in Pontiac, IL., a son of Andrew J. and Irene (Koerner) Gassler. He married Beth Ann Koerner on March 18, 1992 in Las Vegas, NV. She preceded him in death on July 1, 1994. He is survived by one brother: Richard Gassler of Cullom, IL.; three sisters: Ruth Heideman of Ashkum, IL., Phyllis (Ed) Moritz of Cullom, IL., and Sharon McCoy of Fairbury, IL.; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends including the Jehle family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, five brothers: John, Arthur, Eugene, Robert, and Merle; two sisters: Frances and Gloria; and two infant sisters: Margaret and Betty. Wendell graduated from Kempton-Cabery High School in 1958. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1961. He worked at A.O. Smith until they closed. He then worked for Trainor Grain in Saunemin until his retirement. He was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church in Cullom, IL. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #122. Memorials in Wendell's name may be made to American Legion Post #122, St. John's Catholic Church, or the donor's choice.