Wesley W. Plath, of Ames, died August 25 at the Evangelical Free Church Home in Boone. Visitation and gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, August 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 30 at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames.
Wesley was born November 8, 1926 in Magnolia, IA, the son of Edward and Margaret Ann (Barry) Plath. He graduated from Woodbine High School in 1944. In January of 1945 he was inducted into the US Army and served until Dec. of 1946. On July 25, 1954 he married Doris Markt at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames. He farmed southeast of Ames. Wesley was a member of the Farm Bureau and Collegiate Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed reading and woodworking and his time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; two daughters: Pam Plath of Ames and Paula (Doug)Plath-Tenhaeff of Madrid; and two grandsons Luke and Tyler Tenhaeff of Madrid: nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Joe Plath and a sister, Elaine Plath.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com.
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.