Name: Jim Wessels

Martial status: Married

Spouse's/Significant other's name: Dana Beth

Home address: 106 Bryn Mawr Lane, Waxahachie, TX 75165

Phone #: 972-935-0434

Cell phone #: 972-921-6650

Your life since 1963: I joined the Army in '64 and spent 3 yrs. 3 months in the service. 1 year in Viet Nam. Also married in '65 before going overseas. Had one child named Jamie Alan but marriage didn't last. Moved to Texas in '69 and worked for Brown & Root Pipeline Division for 3 years. I then transferred to their Power Plant Division. Spent 17 years there. Moved back to the Dallas area where I worked for an electrical contractor as a material purchaser. Retired in 2001.

Your life now: My wife and I now live in Waxahachie. She will retire this year from the government with over 30 years service. She has 2 boys whom I cherish dearly. They have given us 3 great grandkids - 1 boy and 2 girls.

What classmates have you kept in contact with? : Talked with Larry Mix, Charlie Zirbel, and have spoken to you (Mavis) on the phone. Ran into Julie Estergard MacDonald at my older sister's class reunion.

What classmates would you like to hear from? : Any

Any hobbies? : Fishing, yard work, and NASCAR Racing

Favorite song of 1963 or earlier : Any thing by Creedance