On June 25, 1946, Charlotte was married in Schuyler to Fred C. Wesch. They lived on a farm near Correctionville, Iowa for 5 years. Then in 1953, they moved and bought a farm near North Bend, Nebraska. They farmed there until retiring and moving into Fremont in 1981.
Charlotte had taught in rural schools in Colfax and Butler counties. She also taught elementary grades in Abie and Octavia. During these years, she attended Midland College in Fremont for a summer and she attended the University of Nebraska for a summer. Charlotte had been a 4-H Leader and later was a Red Cross Volunteer in the hospital in Fremont for 20 years.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont where she sang with the New Life Choir for 15 years. She was a member of the St. Joan of Arc Circle and she was an EME - Eucharistic Minister.
She was preceded in death by her husband Fred on April 1, 2007, by her parents John and Rose Dowd, brothers Leo, Donald, Gerald, and John, and a sister Loretta Mack.
Her survivors are: 2 sons - Dean and wife Kathy Wesch of Schuyler
Gerald and wife Deb Wesch of Fremont
5 grandchildren
6 step-grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
1 brother - Harold Dowd of Schuyler
The funeral mass will be 10:30 AM Thursday (March 25, 2010) at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fremont. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday (March 24th) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary from 2 to 8 PM, with a Vigil Service at 7 PM.
Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick's Building Fund.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
Fr. Owen Korte
Fremont, NE Friday, March 26, 2010 To the Family of Charlotte: I want to express my sympathies to you and assure you of my prayers. Charlotte and Fred were such wonderful people truly faithfilled members of the church. I will remember Charlotte in my prayers and tomorrow morning (Saturday 3/27) I will offer mass for her. God bless you all. Fr. Owen KorteBernadette Arnold
Platte City, MO Thursday, March 25, 2010 Dear Dean, Jerry and Families, So sorry to hear about Charolette's death. Your Dad and Mom were wonderful Godparents to me. I am so thankful that I was able to visit with her this summer. She was a wonderful lady and I know my Mom, Nadine loved her like a sister. May your wonderful memories help you thru this difficult time. Deepest sympathy Bernadette Schutt ArnoldLarry and Helen Porter
Fremont,, Ne Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Deepest sympathy to the family of Charlotte Wesch, I new her as a helper to people worked for, she was simply a wonderful person, she made food and would make visits to keep them going and always joyful, and as sweet as she could be. Fred and Charlotte would have our daughter over at there house and was wonderful to her grandchildren. i am sure she will be greatly missed. Dean and his family lived across the street from us for many years. Sincerely Larry and Helen PorterDennis Dowd
Omaha, NE Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Dear Dean and Jerry and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful peson. I was lucky to have her as an aunt. I'll miss her a lot. Deepest Sympathies, DennisDan @ Peg Schneider
Fremont, Ne Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Jerry, Deb,@ Family, So sorry to hear about charlotte, She was a very sweet lady we really liked her and your dad.Our sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family. Dan @ PegJanice Boyd
David city, ne Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Charlotte and Fred were long time neighbors of ours in the country near North Bend. She was always the nicest lady and although our paths did not cross for many years, I do feel your loss. With our deepest and sincere sympathy. Janice Stieren BoydThe Hank Family
North Bend, NE Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Dean, Jerry & families ~ So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a GREAT person to know and such a sweet one at that. You and yours will be kept in our prayers. She is standing along side of God and watching over you. Your friends, Russ, Elsie (Halladay) & familyRichard Wesch
Puyallup, WA Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Grandma was a wonderful person. She always sacrificed to help out other people in need. I will always treasure the memories that she has left behind and she will never be forgotten. She will be missed and kept in my prayers. Rest in peace Grandma. I love you.Mary Havlovic
David City, NE Tuesday, March 23, 2010 dean and Jerry and families, I was sorry to hear of mom's death. I will try to be there either Wed. or Thur. Brian and Pat may come with me Wed. evening. Will seem you then and talk with you. KInow that I will miss your mom even though I have not talked to her much this past year. Mary