Elma Louise Wessel, age 97 of Batesville, IN passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg, IN.  Born January 9, 1919, on the farm in Batesville where she was currently living, she was the daughter of Frank & Lillian (Holle) Bergman.

Elma married Alfred H. Wessel at St. John United Church of Christ in Batesville where she was also a member.  She worked for the telephone company in both Batesville & Greensburg.

Elma's family was her life and she spent many hours just being with them, especially her grandchildren.  She also liked visiting with her friends.

Elma is survived by her daughter and son –in-law Nancy & Dave Moorman of Sinking Springs, PA; her grandson Christopher D. Moorman of Knoxville, TN and her siblings Evelyn Behlmer of Bright, IN, Frank Bergman Jr. of Batesville, IN and Robert Bergman of Florida.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter Holli N. Moorman and her brothers Earl & Alvin Bergman.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 11:00am until time of services at 1:00pm all at St. John United Church of Christ in Batesville with Pastors Dennis & Linda Frische-Mouri officiating.  Burial will follow services in St. John Cemetery.