Betty L. Wessendorf, 83 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at a local hospital. Memorial Services will be held 7:00pm Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Waterbury Funeral Service in Sioux City. Visitation will be held from 4-7pm with family present from 6-7pm at the funeral home.

Betty L Wessendorf was born December 19, 1937 in Holstein, Iowa the daughter of Melvin and Louetta (Olson) Lauer. Betty married Richard Wessendorf June 9, 1957; they made their home in Fort Dodge. Betty and Richard moved to Sioux City in 1971.

Betty enjoyed watching Nascar, Jeff Gordon #24 was her favorite, and visiting the casino’s. She loved being with her fur baby, Barkley.

She is survived by her two sons, Randy D. (Jody Black) Wessendorf, of Sioux City, Jeff (Kim Cochran) Wessendorf, of South Sioux City, three grandchildren, Brandon (Lori Harder) Wessendorf, Kristi Wessendorf, and Richie Wessendorf, five great grandchildren, Thyan, Brayden, Teagan, AJ, Wyatt, and fur baby, Barkley. The family would also like to thank her good neighbor, Sharon Varvais for her care and support throughout the years.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard Wessendorf on February 16, 2012, daughter, Brenda, and one great grandchild, Taylen.