Wesley Eilers
Hesston - Wesley Eilers, 99, of
Hesston, Kansas, passed away August 10, 2021 at Schowalter Villa. He
was born April 3, 1922, in Marion County, Kansas, the son of Henry
and Alvina (Reichert) Eilers.
Wesley was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church. He
was a previous member of Friedenstahl Mennonite Church and Central
Heights Church in rural Marion County.
Wesley started farming with his dad,
and later with his wife, Eleanor. He enjoyed harvest and feeding
their cows. Wesley and Eleanor loved to help others.
He was united in marriage to Eleanor V.
Johnson on August 18, 1946. She preceded him in death on October 22,
1995. Wesley later married Bernice Neufeld on September 19, 1998. She
survives of the home.
Other survivors include his stepsons,
Sidney (Winnie) Neufeld of Wichita, and Kenneth (Jane) Neufeld of
Cunningham; stepdaughter, Sally (George) Moland; nine step
grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; and two nieces.
Wesley was preceded in death by his
parents; first wife, Eleanor; sister, Mabel; and a nephew.
Private graveside services were held at
Peace Valley Cemetery, rural Durham, Kansas. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hesston Mennonite Church in care of Miller-Ott Funeral
Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.
