Charles Elroy Bessel, Jr., 60 of Bruce, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Bruce.

He is survived by 2 sons; Eric Charles Bessel of Bruce, Richard James Bessel (wife: Rhonda Marie Sellers) of Bruce, 2 daughters; Grace Lois Bessel of Ladysmith and Miranda Lynn Diehl of Janesville, 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers; Dan Bessel of Bruce, Tim Bessel (wife: Deb) of Bruce and a sister; Chris Hoy (husband: Rick) of Bruce.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; Charles E., Sr. & Lois E. (Wheelock) Bessel and a sister; Janet Kimball who lived in Lake Holcombe.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Nash-Jackan Funeral home in Ladysmith. There will be a memorial service at 6:00 PM with Rev. Mark A. Bartlett officiating followed by military honors at 6:30 PM at the funeral home on Friday.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News.