Pam, Scott and family we were just struck with grief with beans passing. Our hearts go out to you and we will have you in our thoughts. If you need anything please give a holler. We will really miss beans.

thoughts and prayer

Barry Corinna and kids

Pam, I will forever remember the twinkle in Bean's eyes and that wonderful mischievous grin. My heart aches for the entire Wessel family. You are in our thoughts, Jan Swenson & Scott Simpson

some of my favorite memories are of cow camps in the ruby. Beans was one of the cowboys that remember most. He was one of a kind. My prayers go out to Scott fred & susan. Bob Larson

Scott, Fred and Susan your Dad was one in a million his memory will be eternal. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill, Linda & Bob Larson

Three Forks, MT

My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Scott, Susan, and Fred I know you were so close to your dad. I hope you can find comfort knowing he is at peace, and eventually focus on all your fond memories of him. I am sorry that he was taken from you so suddenly.

Darcy Salisbury

Pam, Scott, Susan, Freddie, Eleanor and Lester,

It is with great sadness that I write this...I have many fond memories of Beans and will cherish them forever. Even though I wouldn't meet Beans for many years...he's been a part of my life since I was a little girl. My dad talked about his friendship with Beans and would go hunting with him out at Ruby Valley. Finally, in the late '80's, I met Beans for the first time. He came with us on a Cruise. What a fun time we all had.

Years later, it seemed only natural when my dad called Beans to let him know I was moving out to Montana and asked him to keep and eye on me. Well, true to Bean’s nature, he went one step further and welcomed me into his family. I spent a lot of time at your ranch north of Columbus and had many good times and laughs. I will always appreciate his kindness, sense of humor and love of life and of course that devilish grin and twinkle in his eyes.

He loved each of you and I always knew he was a proud dad by the way his face would light up when he talked about you. Bean’s is a great man and brought great joy to the people who were fortunate enough to be loved by him.

Less than a year ago, we lost our father. I wish I could tell you it gets easier but it doesn’t. You will miss him always...and in the most little ways. I know I will see Beans in all of you and in doing so will never forget his amazing laugh and that forever twinkle in his eyes. I’m comforted knowing Beans and dad are together once again and are keeping their eyes on all of us. Take care and may God keep you strong in the months to come.

Andra Miller

Lester, Eleanor, Pam and family,

We are sure sorry for the passing of Beans. May all of the great memories help you through this difficult time. Beans will always be remembered for who he was. You are in our in our prayers and thoughts.

Larry Maddox and Linda Metully-Maddox

Dear Scott, Susan & Fred, I'm so sorry about the passing of your dad. I have so many great memories of your dad and your ranch in Laurin. There were a lot of weekends spent at the ranch watching the Cowboys play while hanging out with Susan. Susan and I spent a lot of our time terrorizing Scott (we never could get into his room) or chasing poor Fred out of the living room while we watched girl flicks. There was always something consistent about the Wessel house....Beans always made me feel at home and always made the house full of fun. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Judy Bieler-Morrison

Susan, Scott and Fred: I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Since I just lost my dad, I know a bit of what you are going through. Dad used to talk so fondly of Beans and said he was a guy that would stand up for his friends. Many of my Sheridan memories involve Susan so in turn involve the Wessels. Beans was always fun to be around and would always terrorize Susan's friends but it was always in good fun!!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Julie Kieckbusch

Pam, Scott, Susan, Fred, and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I'll remember Beans as always smiling. His sense of humor was infectious. Sitting next to him at dinner one night during Susan's wedding in Mexico was the most fun I may have ever had. I think we laughed the whole two hours...by stomached ached for days. Keep the good memories close to your hearts. You all are in my thoughts, and prayers.

Love, Fabs

I was sorry to hear of Beans sudden passing. Having lost my father 3 years ago I can relate. I know my dad, Boyd, enjoyed Beans and running and neighboring cattle with him the Upper Ruby and Warm Springs grazing association and thought highly of his ability as a "cow-man". The 'Beans Wessel stories' were legendary and well known on both sides of the county. Kudos to the author of his obituary -- you were so right about the mere mention of his name brings a smile. It was a wonderful tribute and seem to capture every essense and memorable trait. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He'll be waiting with another ranch in heaven and wondering what took you so long. God Bless. -- Shylea (Van Fleet) Wingard -- Ennis MT

Pam, Susan, Scott & Fred - Beans was truly one of a kind and I am so glad I had the chance to get to know him. I loved my weekly phone calls from him; I knew he would always laugh at my dumb jokes and it was so much fun to smoke a stogie with him when he came to town. I think I called Beans as much as I called my mom when I needed a good recipe... what a great cook he was! There are so many great memories and I will always treasure those as I'm sure you will. I am so sorry for your loss and hope you will find comfort. Love, Suzanne

Fred, Scott, Pam and family. I'm very sorry for your loss. I will always have great memories of my first Montana branding with your family and friends. Bean's always made me laugh and feel welcome. He made and served up the biggest/best smoked prime rib I've ever had. Moving here from out of state, Bean's defined for me what a true Montana cowboy/rancher is. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Matt Simpson

Pam, Susan, Fred & Scott-I am so sorry for your loss. What a gift to so many people. Now I can honestly say that I have known a true "Cowboy". Beans---such a rich spirited family man whith an outlook on life like no other.....a true treasure who appreciated the "JOIE DE VIVRE" I will miss being able to speak with him about Susan's "concoctions" and especially about "The Good ole South" and all that that entails....(the phone calls will remain Pam so BEWARE). My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Much Love Yvette (A.K.A. Lamona)

Pam, Scott, Susan and Fred, I am so sorry for all you are going through with the passing of Beans. He was always such a light to those around him - so full of life, so much fun. His smile was definitely contagious! I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all; you have big hugs waiting for you here in Colorado. Meghan

Lester you touched the lives of many. You always had a smile on your face and a joke to tell. You will be deeply missed. Our condolences go out to your family and loved ones.

much love,

Rachel, Cindy, Becky and the rest of the crew at Poet's

Dear Fred, Scott, and Susan,

I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May each day bring you more peace. I will always remember his chuckle.

With sorrow,

Janet Claypool-Mizner

Pam, Susan, Scott and Fred, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember having a great conversation with Beans as we sat at the back of the sailboat sailing in Mexico at Susans wedding. His whit and smile are unforgettable. He will be sorely missed.

Much love Dan Fox Denver

dear Pam, Scott and rest of family, our hearts are broken, beans was a true cowboy, with friendship and kindness in his heart, we thought very highly of him, as all of you. what a smile and laugh he had. he sure was a good neighbor to us two ole people down the road. we will miss him, and god bless you all, good luck on the new ranch, he'll watch over you all. DALE & SANDIE COLVIN

Scott, Fred, Susan Lester Eleanor and Pam We so shocked about the passing of Beans. We have so many memories of him in high school in Sheridan. Steve playing football, and our funny dates with John Claypool. He was a super guy and was always laughing and joking...Our prayers are with you at this sad time and pray God comforts you in your great loss. Steve & Lauren Mortensen Sheridan..

Scott, Susan and Fred -

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Beans was one of a kind and always made me feel comfortable when I was in his presence. I know he generated many laughs and smiles over the years - not only with his immediate family and friends but with anyone he encountered. My memories of Beans reside in my association with Scott and the family ranch when I was younger and throughout the various SHS sporting events as we grew older. Our thoughts are with you all and hope you can find comfort in the many memories you have generated over the years.

Mark Kieckbusch & Family

Lester, Eleanor, Kay, Chris, wife & kids-Our thoughts & prayer's go out to you at this time. Dutch and kids

A special person remembered. All of us from Poet Street Market will greatly miss Lester's wonderful smiling face. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends. Sincerely.

Wanting the entire Wessel family to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry I was out of town and could not attend the services. Although I had not seen Beans for quite some time we were always good friends and had many good times and laughs together. Bob Buyan--- Billings

Dear Scott, Susan, Freddie and the whole Wessel Family- So sorry to hear of Beans' passing. We are in Texas and Collin sent us the newspaper. Your Dad was truly one of a kind, a great person who we shared many a laugh with. His love of the western way of life was undisputed. Our hearts are with all of you. Greg and Karen Rice