Alex Andrew Wesner

Alex A. Wesner, 18 of Oshkosh, died in an auto accident on Tuesday July 31, 2007. He was born in Neenah, on June 9, 1989, a son of Andrew and Jenny Kluge Wesner. Alex attended Oshkosh West High School and would have started his senior year next month. He was employed this summer at Centennial Inn as a certified nursing assistant and also at CareGivers Home Health as a certified nursing assistant. Alex enjoyed playing hockey with the Oshkosh Youth Hockey Association, driving his Mustang and was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church.Survivors include his parents, Andy and Jenny Wesner, three siblings, Alyssa, Aubrey and Amelia Wesner, all of Oshkosh; paternal grandmother, Caroline Wesner, Oshkosh; maternal grandfather, Martin (Bonnie) Kluge, Wild Rose; several favorite aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Preceding him in death was his grandmother, Mary Ann Kluge and his grandfather, Leonard Wesner, both of Oshkosh.Alex was a wonderful child. He was funny, happy, sad, sensitive, caring, thoughtful, athletic and handsome. We loved him dearly, did anything for him, got him help when he needed it, pleaded with him to get help when he did not want to. He had an adult determination in a childs body and strong mind that forced him to persevere under the most adverse circumstances. We think that is what made it hard for Alex to cope towards the end. Life became too much for Alex. He is with God, now.Alex had a special way of touching those who he spent time with. The younger children describe him as a very cool guy who took the time make them feel special. This sensitivity was not limited to just those who were younger. He also had a special way of connecting with the elderly. This gift was very apparent in the occupation he chose. While growing up, he developed a special friendship with his elderly neighbor, David Jameson.Alexs room-mates had a special bond with him. He was very well-liked.Kris Nelson said, Alex was fun, loving, caring, always out to have a good time, and could always put a smile on your face. He will be greatly missed. I will miss all of the nights of playing bubble hockey and open hockey at the Y. We will miss talking to him and seeing him around. We are all thinking of you. Rest in peace, Alex!Matt Radig said, Alex had the biggest heart. He would think about others before he thought about himself. Ill never forget the good times we had together playing endless games of bubble hockey, taking midnight grocery runs to Wal-Mart in the Mustang, but most of all, the hockey years we had together. He would come to the Y every day of the week to weight-lift for the upcoming season. He had so much determination, so much willpower. He was a great hockey player, always giving the team everything he had. Alex will never, never be forgotten in our hearts. Rest in peace, Alex Wesner. Matt Radig.Ryan Vidmar, One thing I knew about Alex is that he respected me and I respected him. We just had a good understanding of each other. One thing I will never forget is when we started our first season of hockey,we were horrible. Alex had a hard time adjusting, but never gave up and became a great player. I respected him for not giving up. I will never forget taking him to school and he was never ready and I would have to wait for him. About two weeks ago, we had a talk about his future and he wanted to be a doctor. He knew exactly what he wanted to do in life and had a great passion for caring for people, and he was good at it. It was cool how he had figured out at such a young age what he was going to accomplish. The last thing I said to him was Goodnight, Alex. Have a good night! He was my classmate, my teammate, my neighbor, but most of all, he was my friend and I will miss him dearly. Love, Ryan Vidmar.Zach Franklin said Alex was warm-hearted, bright-eyed and outgoing. He was really close to his friends. He loved cars, especially his Mustang. He loved hockey and was looking forward to the upcoming season. He always had good intentions and peoples interest at heart. I always noticed how dedicated he was to what he loved and the things he wanted. He would work his hardest to make things happen. Alex and I were teammates and I also coached him for a couple of years during hockey. He took a lot of hits his first couple of years, but he always got right back up. Later in his hockey career, even though he was one of the smallest players, he still had a great impact on the team and I would never replace him with anyone. He was a classmate, a room-mate, teammate, but most of all he was like a little brother to me! I will miss you bro. Love Frankie.Alex followed in the footsteps of his Grandpa and Dad with his passion for cars. He loved driving his Dads decorated, yellow Mustang through the homecoming parade and felt the same feelings of satisfaction that both his grandpa and dad had always felt by seeing the smiling faces along the parade route. He loved to have fun and was proud of his Dads car!A Mass of Christian Burial will be co-celebrated by Rev. Dan Felton and Fr. Doug LeCaptain, along with Sr. Pam Biehl on Monday, August 6, 2007 at St. Raphael Catholic Church (830 S. Westhaven Dr.) beginning at 1:00 PM. Family and friends may come to visit at the church on Monday from 10:00 AM to the time of Mass at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Algoma Blvd. In lieu of flowers, a memorial scholarship in Alexs name is being established.Alex, we will love you forever and ever.People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a Godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church



830 S Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Monday, August 06, 2007
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM



St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church



830 S Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Monday, August 06, 2007
1:00 PM



Calvary Catholic Cemetery



Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh
WI
54901