Wesley Sandall

August 28, 1926 - January 7, 2022

Wesley Sandall was born on August 28, 1926 at home near Bassett, Nebraska. He was born to Archie & Ruth (Barker) Sandall. He was oldest with three siblings; Jerry, Edward and Lillian. He lived on the Red Cedar Ranch his whole ranching life. Wes died Friday, January 7, 2022 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett. Wes graduated from the Rock County High School. On February 23, 1945, he joined the Army and was stationed in Guam and the Philippines during his service. He was honorably discharged on December 10, 1946. Wes attended the University of Nebraska for two years before returning to the ranch to help his ailing father. Wes married Gettie G. Boyer on June 18, 1949 in Mullen, Nebraska. To this union, they had three children; Rita, Gay and Dan. Wes was a faithful, lifetime member of the Bassett United Methodist Church; being both baptized & confirmed there. He taught Sunday school and served as the superintendent of Sunday school. He served as a lay preacher in both the Bassett and Springview Methodist Churches. He loved reading and studying the bible. He participated in the “Walk to Emmaus” bible study. He served on many church boards and has read through the bible several times. He went on a mission trip to Honduras with his daughter Rita and his brother Jerry and his wife Mary. Wes was active in the community. He served on the ASCS Board, Co-op Board, and the “Save the Niobrara” group. He received the Tree Farmer of the year award and formed a coffee group at the Senior Center for widowers. He loved attending funerals in the area. We’re not sure if he knew everyone or just liked the food! He took the Dale Carnegie course many years ago and ranched with his son, Dan. Wes was proud to take the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. for WWII veterans. After Gettie died, he started baking because, “you never go visit empty handed.” He baked pies, cakes and cinnamon rolls from scratch, but his masterpiece was Banana Bread. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gettie; daughter, Gay; brother, Edward (Marie); sister-in-laws, Wilma (Bill) Hotz, Phyllis (“Bud”) Homrighausen, and Doris (Dale) Stauffer; a multitude of nieces & nephews, grandnieces & nephews, great-grandnieces & nephews, and many friends far and near. Wes is survived by his daughter, Rita (Marlin) Luebbe of Seward, Nebraska; son, Dan (Cathy) Sandall of Bassett; grandsons, Brad (Kerin McClain) Luebbe of Jefferson, Wisconsin and Byron (Krystal) Luebbe of Seward; great-granddaughters, Madeleine and Emma of Wisconsin, and Addison of Seward; brother, Jerry (Mary) Sandall of Mequon, Wisconsin; sister, Lillian Dick of O’Neill, Nebraska; and brother-in-law, Den (Mary) Boyer of Windsor, Colorado, along with nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Bassett with Pastor Jeanie Leeper officiating at the service. Music was provided by Faye Smith with the congregational Hymn of “In The Garden” and “Are Ye Able” being played. Casketbearers were: Jeff Knox, Sherwin Dick, Fred Hotz, Tyrell Licking, Matt Ost and Monte Stauffer. Honorary Bearers were: Jim Harmon, Roger Stec, Joe Leonard III, Duane Swanson and all of Wes’ other friends. Burial was in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors by Bassett American Legion Post #123. Memorials were suggested to the Bassett United Methodist Church or to the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care Center in memory of Wes. Hoch Funeral Home of Bassett was entrusted with the arrangements and online condolences may be left for the family at: www.hochfuneralhome.com.