Wesley Louis Ball

1942 - 2022  (80 years)

• Name	Wesley Louis Ball  [1, 2]
  Birth	11 Apr 1942	Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan
  Gender	Male
  Death	3 Aug 2022	Reese, Tuscola County, Michigan
  Burial	Denmark Township Cemetery, Reese, Tuscola County, Michigan
  Notes	The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 5, 1960, Volume 23, reported that Wesley L. Ball joined the U.S. Navy on June 21. He was expected home for a fourteen-day leave September 1, after which he will take up further duty in Virginia. The 1961 issue of the Broadcast further reported that he was returning to Virginia from a tour of duty in the Caribbean. In the 1964 issue, it was noted he was discharged from the Navy on March 26, 1964. He had served four years, the last 18 months aboard the U.S.S. Holland. Obituary Wesley L. Ball, 80, of Reese, died early Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 11, 1942, in Cass City. Son of the late Grant and Laura (Crocker) Ball and was a 1960 graduate of Cass City High School. After his graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served his country from 1960-1964. Wes was employed by Reese Lumber Co. for thirty-seven years, where he served as Manager for many years. He was a member of the Reese United Methodist Church and served his community as a member of the Reese School Board for over fifteen years, was a member of the Reese Planning Commission, and the Reese American Legion Post #139. He enjoyed being with his family, especially hunting with his sons and grandsons. His other favorite hobbies included taking care of his lawn, making sure the mowing lines were exact, and playing cards with his friends. Committal Services in the Denmark Township Cemetery. Full Military Graveside Honors will be presented by the U. S. Naval Honor Guard and the Reese American Legion Post #139. Copied from his Find a Grave Memorial Page
  Person ID	I29515	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	11 Dec 2024

  
  

  Father	Grant Wesley Ball,   b. 14 Feb 1917, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan d. 18 Sep 1976, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan (Age 59 years)
  Mother	Laura Molly Crocker,   b. 24 Aug 1917, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan d. 2 Jan 2006, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan (Age 88 years)
  Marriage	15 Jul 1938	Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan   [1]
  	Volume 23 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ball (Laura Crocker) were given a surprise party in their home by the E. U. B. "Golden Rule" Sunday School Class July 15 in honor of their silver wedding anniversary.
  Family ID	F2716	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Family ID	F10373	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	24 Aug 2008

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 11 Apr 1942 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Death - 3 Aug 2022 - Reese, Tuscola County, Michigan  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S492] Peck, Edward Arthur THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA Ca. 1850s AND CERTAIN OF THEIR DESCENDANTS, 1982. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, Thursday, September 23, 1976 (Reliability: 3).