Augusta (Besase)

Welker

Augusta V. (Besase) Welker died Sunday March 31, 2013 in Franciscan Care Center Sylvania at the age of 88. Gussie was born December 11, 1924 in Toledo to Anthony and Tana Besase and was the youngest of 10 children. She formerly worked at Row Industry and DiSalle's plating.
Gussie was a wonderful caregiver to her son Larry, who suffered from Cerebral Palsy and who preceded her in death at the age of 15 in 1966. She and her sisters also cared for numerous others who were in need of their assistance. Gussie was a longtime member of Christ the King Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, son and brothers Anthony, Joe, George and John Besase; and sisters Polly West, Mary Monica, Anna Russo and Thelma Besase.
Surviving are her brother Sam (Ann) Besase and numerous nieces and nephews.
Augusta's family will be receiving friends at Christ the King Catholic Church Friday after 9:30 AM followed by Funeral Mass at 10 AM.
Gussie's family would like to thank Sister Jordan and the staff at Franciscan Care Center for their loving care given Gussie.
Memorial tributes may be made to Christ the King Church, Franciscan Care Center Sylvania or the United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan 3496 Lake Lansing Rd, Suite 170 East Lansing, MI, 48823