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Martha 'Marte' Wessel KøEPE is SK

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  1. G4TUT/SK2022

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    Martha 'Marte' Wessel KøEPE is SK

    Martha 'Marte' Wessel KøEPE.jpg The last Charter Member of the Colorado - YL's Martha 'Marte' Wessel KøEPE of Liberal, Kansas passed away Tuesday at the age of 89.

    Marte, was a long time DX enthusiast and she held 372 on the DXCC Honor Roll.
    She was a member of the American Radio Relay eague, Ohio Ladies Amateur Radio Club (Buckeye Belles), Quarter Century Wireless Association, Young Ladies International Single Sideband System, and the Quarter Century Wireless Women.

    Mrs. Wessel was also a 55 year member of the Young Ladies Radio League where she served on the Presidents Advisory Committee.
    Marte also ran the Scholarship drive for the YLRL. This year she raised $4,588.00

    Marte is survived by her husband of 69 years, Walter (Pete) WøCM and other family members.

    In addition to amateur radio, Marte was also an avid bowler.
    She was a Red Cross "Grey lady" at the Lowry Airforce base hospital.
    She also served as a Blue Bird (Camp Fire Girls) leader.

    John - N7UR
    Nevada Amateur Radio Newswire
    http://www.nevadahamradio.com/




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  2. KE7OVX

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    RIP Marte, thank you for all your support to our hobby
     
  3. W1YW

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    Great DXer,

    RIP!

    W1YW
     
  4. KB2FCV

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    It sounds like she contributed a lot to the hobby, RIP
     
  5. K2HAT

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    My Condolences.

    Martha E. Wessel, K0EPE SK


    Martha E. Wessel

    January 13, 1925 - September 23, 2014
    Liberal, Kansas



    Martha was born on January 13, 1925 and passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014.

    Martha was a resident of Liberal, Kansas at the time of her passing.

    She is survived by her husband Walter.

    Cremation has taken place and there are no services scheduled.

    In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.

    http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Martha-E.-Wessel-101724594
     
  6. NU4R

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    Oh my goodness! Marte is in my log from so long ago!

    We should all be thankful for service in the Amateur Radio Service and continue to be a reminder of what we should all do for the ARS!

    My sincere condolences.

    Greg NU4R
     
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