Wesley F. Shannon, 87, of Minden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Bethany Home in Minden with his wife, Marcia, by his side. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Minden with Rev. Donald Hunzeker and PMA Julie Schmidt officiating. Private family inurnment will be held prior to services at the Minden Cemetery with military honors presented by the Minden American Legion and the Heartwell Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorials in Wesley's honor are kindly suggested to Bethany Lutheran Church in Minden, Bethany Home in Minden or to the Kearney County Historical Society. Arrangements are under the care of Craig Funeral Home in Minden.

Wesley Frederick Shannon was born on March 19, 1936 in Minden to Hubert F. and Anna B. (Bergsten) Shannon. He grew up and attended school in Norman, graduating from Minden High School in 1954.

After joining the United States Army in 1954, he married Marcia Youngson on April 26, 1955, while on leave. He returned to Louisiana and was joined by his wife after she finished nurses training.

Upon Wesley's discharge, they left Louisiana, and the couple moved back to Nebraska. Wesley graduated from Wahoo Junior College and Kearney State College, eventually attending Idaho State University earning a master's degree in Natural Science.

Wesley taught for two years in Bertrand before starting to teach at Minden High School in 1964. During his teaching career he taught chemistry, physics, and math. He also coached girl's and boy's golf and wrestling. Wesley was a favorite teacher to many of his students.

He retired from teaching in 1976 and started farming. Wesley then retired from farming in 1990 and the couple spent several summers in Surprise, Arizona. They moved back to the Minden area in 2006.

Wesley was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Minden. He belonged to the Heartwell Lions Club and was the district governor for two years. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and especially being with his grandson, Wesley.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Marcia Beth Shannon of Minden; son, Jon Alan Shannon of Norman; grandson, Wesley Nolan Shannon of Norman; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Anna Shannon, and daughter, Teresa Lynn (Shannon) Ryan.

Tributes and memories can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com .