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"John A. &quot;Jack&quot; Wasemann, 94, of Wheeling, WV died on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020, one day after the U.S. Marine Corp&#39;s birthday, November 10, at Wheeling Continuous Care Center.Jack was born May 3, 1926, in Wheeling, WV.He was a graduate of Wheeling Central High School and West Liberty State College.Jack was a member of St. Michael&#39;s Catholic Church.  He was a retired real estate tax appraiser for the WV State Tax Department, drove school bus in the 70&#39;s for Ohio County Schools and Railway Express in the 50&#39;s, worked for Grubler Photography in Wheeling in the 60&#39;s, and was a past owner of John Wasemann Photography.Jack is survived by his son, John Bryan Wasemann; sister-in-law, Maureen McNabb; half-brother, Thomas Wasemann; first cousin, Robert Wasemann; and second cousin, Katie Wasemann.He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Flaherty Wasemann (dec. October 29, 2014) and cousin Mary Katherine Wasemann.Private services will be held at the convenience of the family where Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct military services.  Private interment will be held at Park View Memorial Gardens.  Bryan would like to thank all of the staff and everyone involved for the  loving care and compassion given to his Father during his time at Wheeling Continuous Care Center. Bryan would also like to give a sincere thanks to Deacon Rick Wallace (security guard) for the prayers and blessings over both he and his Father.  Also a heartfelt thank you to his cousin Katie for researching and finding our family.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jack&#39;s honor to St. Michael&#39;s Parish School, 1221 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003.  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.Arrangements were handled by Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-232-2732).Dearest Dad,It&#39;s April First, 2007 and this no April fools joke.I wanted to remind you of how much I love, &amp; respect you for being my Father in this life.  For not having a father while you were growing up to model after you were and still are the greatest Dad one could have.  I have fond memories of growing up you showing me the proper safety in using guns, target shooting, hiking, &amp; for taking time to spend with me.  All the vacations you and Mom took me on the many forts &amp; the military installations that we visited.Most importantly (although I didn&#39;t realize as a child) was Parris Island where later as I grew older I would discover how proud I was (and still are) that you are a United States Marine who served our country honorably in the largest battle (Okinawa)  of World War II in the Pacific Theater.  And recently taking me to Parris Island, where marines are made.  I loved  getting to stay in the barracks, eat in the chowhall, see the training &amp; all the discipline that is involved.  And getting to meet some of your peers of the World War II  era as well at the China Marine reunion in Hampton, VA.Dad I&#39;m also proud of your perseverance to get things done such as graduating from college as a middle aged man.  Dad thank you for being a great Father and Husband to my Mother.\t\t\t\t\t\tDad you are my best friend\t\t\t\t\t\t           I LOVE YOU,\t\t\t\t\t\tJOHN BRYAN WASEMANNWWII VeteranJohn A. Wasemann joined the U.S. Marines in 1943 he was seventeen years old.  He served with First Marine Division in the invasion of Okinawa.  He next served as a &quot;China Marine&quot; during the repatriating of the Japanese.AWARDSCombat Action RibbonNavy Presidential Unit CitationChina Service MedalAmerican Campaign MedalAsiatic Pacific Campaign MedalWorld War II Victory MedalNavy Occupation Service MedalCold WarServed the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1947-1952AWARDSNational Defense Service Medal"
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