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Chief Ed Wassman
“Friendly, Fair, Firm, and Ever Faithful.”
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January 9th 2008 1:09 pm CST
I love you Dad.
Edward (Butch) Lee Wassman Sr. 61, of Dixie Ridge Mo, passed away January 9, 2008.
He was born February 3, 1946, to Dorothy and the late Emmet E Wassman.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Emma Louis (Cave) Wassman, mother, Dorothy Wassman; a son, Mr. Edward Lee Wassman Jr. and wife Carma L Wassman, a grandson Austin H. Meadows and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Emmet E Wassman and a brother, (Bud) Emmet Earl Wassman.
Chief Wassman was an honors graduate of a Bachelor of Science, Master of Public Administration and a Professor of Criminal Justice. He was active in numerous associations and memberships which include The Georgia Council on Child Abuse, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and International Association of Chiefs of Police.
His law enforcement career began as a peace officer with the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department. After graduating from the MO Dept. of Conservation he served as a Conservation Agent and then a District Supervisor. Ed was appointed the Chief of Police of the St. Mary’s Police Department in St. Mary’s GA and retired after 17 years. In his retirement, he found a passion for quilting. His creativity and expert computer skills produced unique works of art.
Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 14 at the Debo Funeral Home. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 15 at the Debo Funeral Home in Fulton Mo. Burial will be at Mount Taber.
Memorials are suggested to Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church or WarriorPath Institute, c/o The Debo Funeral Home 833 Court Street Fulton, Mo 65251
From The DEBO Guest Book.
| My Chief |
| Written by David Udulutch |
| Friday, 11 January 2008 |
| My frind, my Chief, my father figure. The one who saw the potential in me when no one else did. The one who gave me a chance when no one else would. I hope I made you prowd after 16 years(and counting)of law enforcement. Rest the tired bones in peace and comfort. |
| Written by Wayne May |
| Saturday, 12 January 2008 |
| Miss Emma, my sympathies to you and your family. I heard of the chiefs passing through Camden House which I know he was part of. He did alot for me in my early days at the SMPD. Gods speed to him. |
| Goodbye, Boss |
| Written by Bob Cook |
| Saturday, 12 January 2008 |
| We have truly lost a loyal and honorable friend. My sincerest sympathies and prayers to all the family: Emma Lou, Eddie, Ms Dorothy and the rest. “Fair winds and following seas, Boss, may you rest under the sunny yardarm of the savior’s boat.” |
| Alway my Chief |
| Written by Vicky Lauf |
| Saturday, 12 January 2008 |
| You were my Chief when I started my Law Enforcement career, and I was very sad the day you retired. You will alway be in my heart and I will not forget. Ms. Emma, Mom (D. Wassman), Eddy I can not be there, but I will have you in my thoughts and prayers. |
| My Chief Forever |
| Written by Linda Carver |
| Sunday, 13 January 2008 |
| Memory can tell us what we were. In company with those we loved; It cannot help us find out what each of us alone, must now become. Yet, no person is really alone; Those who live no more still echo within our thoughts and words, AND WHAT THEY DID HAS BECOME …..WOVEN INTO WHAT WE ARE !!!!!!I’ll miss you Chief Ed..My thoughts and prayers are with you Emma Lou, “Mom”, and Eddie |
| Always \”The Chief\” |
| Written by Frank Thornal |
| Monday, 14 January 2008 |
| With deepest regret I have to say “goodbye”. But it’s temporary, because I will see you again. Until then, Fair winds and following seas, my friend.To Emma Lou, Eddie and “Mom” my sincerest sympathies and prayers will be with you. |
| 10-7; 10-42 |
| Written by Shannon Brock |
| Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
| I often reflect back on the words you said to me the day you hired me, ensuring I was the right candidate for the job. You said you had reservations in hiring a Marine because it was so hard for you to instill in a Marine that by becoming an officer, everyone out there was not an enemy. Well you instilled that in me and those words, your words have stayed with me and will forever more remain. You set me on a path to become the officer I am today and for that I thank you.The time has come and the last tone has sounded for you here on Earth Chief. Camden … 100, Camden … 100, Camden …100, Camden … 100 is 10-7; 10-42 his tour has ended. You are loved and missed greatly. Till we meet again Chief…and so it was. |
| My Dear Friend |
| Written by Chester “Skeeter” Slagle |
| Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
| I’m Sorry to hear of your Fathers Passing. I know from the stories you have shared with me that you really Loved and Cared for him. I fill I have lost a good friend also. You are and forever will be the apple of your Fathers eye. He has instilled in you the values of which he cherished. May God bless you in this time of need, comfort you and protect you. Skeeter |
| Chief Wassman\’s family |
| Written by Pat Fleury/Kingsland PD |
| Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
| My condolences to all of you, my thoughts and prayers are with you today. God Bless! |
| Written by Guest |
| Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
| My Chief |
| Written by Max Tinsley |
| Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
| He gave me my first job as a police officer and taught me well. He was hard but fair and you could always talk with him. He will be missed. |
| In Sympathy |
| Written by KPD |
| Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
| Our deepest sympathies to the Wassman Family.Chief,Officers, and StaffKingsland Police Department |
| Thinking of You |
| Written by Cynthie Hindman (Savage) and Family |
| Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
| “And when my own last summons comes and I stand in Your Court, Lord, may my rest with You be long, and my punishment be short”Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Cynthie, Jennifer and Ryan |
| My Chief |
| Written by Stefanie Elderkin(Bloodworth) |
| Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
| When I first met Chief Ed I was new in a foreign country and he gave me the opportunity to excell in an area where I never worked before, his door was allways open. Not just his office but his home as well. Thank you Chief, for all you have done, rest well,and thank you Mrs. Emma Your in my thoughts and prayers. |
| My Chief |
| Written by Steven P Mallonee |
| Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
| I have had several Chiefs. None were more poignant yet caring, demanding yet understanding, firm yet fair. One of the MANY things you taught me, still ring in my ears today, as I continue to try and live through the four “F”’s. Fair, Firm, Friendly, and Faithful. To some they were just words. To you, it was the way you lived your life. I used those four words numerous times as a Chief myself, and today as a supervisor and manager. I will ALWAYS remember you and Thank You for the life lessons you taught your “adopted son”. You will be surely missed as I am sure your eternal spirit is standing watch over Dixie Ridge. Emma Lou, Grandma, & Eddie, my thoughts and prayers are definately with you and your family in this trying time and I am so very sorry for your loss. Chief, till I see you again…your son and one of the “Golden Boys”. |
| Chief You Will Be Deeply Missed |
| Written by Dave Worthen |
| Wednesday, 16 January 2008 |
| Emma My Dear Friend,Eddie and “mom”Dorothy You are In my Heart,Thoughts and prayers. Ed My Friend You Wiil Be Deeply Missed By All Till We Meet Again God BlessDave Worthen Kingsland,Ga thejunglepapa@yahoo.com |
| Written by Cindy Cook |
| Wednesday, 16 January 2008 |
| Emma Lou, Words can’t express how sorry I was to hear of Ed’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, The Tyson Family
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February 3rd, 2008 at 10:45 am eI know we haven’t talked in years but this hurts deep. I havent seen the chief since I was a child in the explorers, but him and his family inspired my life. Randomly looking on line, only to see that the first real hero I ever had passed is deeply heart breaking. Chief and his family has never been far from my thoughts and now my prayers. “If ever any of you are in need you never have to go far.” Besides that’s what he taught me all those years ago.
March 24th, 2008 at 2:15 pm eChief,
I only learned last week (March 21st 2008) of your passing and ever since that moment I’ve been playing back our times together. I’m not sure if you were aware but you were/are the most significant father figure in my life and when you and Mom opened
your home to me during the trouble spots in my life I learned the definitions of family, self-worth, and the importance of respect no matter a persons age; unconditional love.
You were a great friend, listener, and teacher…
You always found a way to deliver those life lessons in such a subtle and non-condescending way. Of all the people and things that a young man can rebel against, I always stopped and took the time to hear you, because you always did the same for me, Eddie, John, Karen any of us. In a time when I thought that no adult had the desire to understand or care, you and mom always had warm hearts and soft voices for the young and reckless.
I promise…
I’ll visit you soon, I need to say a few things to you in person and in private and I really
have never wanted to see You, Mom or Eddie so bad.
I want to thank you for…
Helping me reel in the Hammerhead, WOW what a fish! on a Zebco 308 fresh water reel. Snagged through the gills…what luck!!
The warm bed and the dinner conversations, still never got used to unsweet tea
Showing me the difference between parenting & fathering
the comfort of knowing that I wasn’t’ going to be the only man taller than 6″3 that was left handed.
Very difficult being in our “right mind”.
For giving me the strength to know that I never have to compromise my ethics or integrity for anyone or any reason, that its okay to be stubborn with this part of my life.
For telling me every time we parted company, “Keep Your Nose Clean”…I’ve managed to keep that
promise to you.
Accepting that children, specifically teenagers have be allowed to make choices in order to become
responsible adults.
For being my friend and a father to me and all of us.
I’ll Love You Always and the impact you made in my life and all of those around. A man’s life is supposed to have “meaning” and when he leaves this earth he should be remembered for his greatness. I certainly hope I can live up to the examples you provided with my two children. Your life should be celebrated, not mourned. You are and were one of the greatest men I’ll ever know.
Sean A. McCoy