Nathalie E. Weseman

Nathalie Elizabeth Weseman, 99 years young, of Charlotte, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died March 19, 2021 at her home of 66 years. Nathalie Elizabeth Wensing was born to William and Helen (Stroot) Wensing on November 19, 1921. Soon after her birth, Nathalie’s father was diagnosed with a blood disease and passed away when she was only four years old. Being an only child, Nathalie determined at an early age to one day have a large family of her own.
A graduate of Notre Dame of Quincy High School, Nathalie later attended Quincy College, where she joined a sorority and developed an interest in drama, where she played Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. It was while a student at Quincy College, that she would meet the love of her life. One day, while buying a book from her sorority sister, Elizabeth, she was introduced to her very own Romeo, Elizabeth’s brother, Sid. From that moment on, Sid and Nathalie formed a bond that would last forever and shape both of their lives. Dancing together was one of their favorite pastimes.
When Sid signed up to serve in the Army Air Corps during WWII, Nathalie went to Iowa State where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree as a Dietitian. Nathalie and Sid wed on April 22, 1944, while Sid was on leave. Nathalie went on to intern at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis as a Dietitian. She also worked at Electrical Equipment Supplier, Square D, managing food services for their facilities in Milwaukee. With the war over, Sid finished his schooling at Marquette, and the couple started a family. Several jobs, cities, and seven children later, Nathalie decided the frequent moves were getting too hard on the family and that Charlotte was a great place to live so they made it their permanent home.
Nathalie and Sid enjoyed many adventures together, traveling near and far. In later years, they arranged many vacations with the entire family and enjoyed annual winter trips to the Gulf Coast. While not exactly a thrill seeker, when in her 60’s, Nathalie rode the tallest roller coaster at Cedar Point. Despite not caring much for swimming, she always enjoyed summer outings to Yankee Springs, color tours up north, and an occasional pontoon outing or cruise.
Nathalie worked for many years at their convenience store where she was always a customer favorite and enjoyed serving the “regulars.” She greatly enjoyed being active locally, being a member of St. Mary Catholic Church since moving to Charlotte and the St. Mary Women’s Altar Society. She also worked on the Eaton County Election Commission after each election to certify the vote, was a frequent solicitor for The Easter Seal Society, and has been a 50-plus year member and former officer of the Charlotte Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), as well as singing with the GFWC Charlotte’s chorus. Nathalie greatly enjoyed hosting holiday gatherings with family and loved a lively game of bridge with close friends.
Nathalie was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Sid Weseman. Nathalie is survived by her children: Sid III (Nancy Sinclair) Weseman of Chicago, Ill., Marcus (Carolyn) Weseman of Knoxville, Tenn., Judith Weseman of Kenosha, Wis., Aimee (Michael) Chartrand of Palmer, Alaska, Matt (Katie) Weseman of Idaho Falls, Ind., Luke (Mary) Weseman of Allen, Texas, John (Lori) Weseman of Vermontville, Mich., as well as 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte with Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop officiating. The funeral was webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to PrayFuneral.com, click on Nathalie’s tribute, then click on photos and videos from your computer (or media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests instead of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Nathalie on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.