Ascension

And if I go, while you’re still here…

Know that I live on,

vibrating to a different measure

behind a thin veil you cannot see through.

You will not see me,

so you must have faith.

I wait for the time when

we can soar together again,

both aware of each other.

Until then, live your life to it’s fullest

and when you need me,

just whisper my name in your heart,

…I will be there

by Colleen C. Hitchcock
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A poem for Jesse by Annie Bacon

Jesse was a quiet man, who listened more than spoke

And when he offered insight, Much thought he would evoke.

The Army was his chosen field, He served for many years,

And while he was in VietNam, He helped calm many fears.

When his years in 'Nam were over, He settled in Missouri

And directed ROT-C training, With little fuss or worry.

Jesse loved the outdoors, He loved to hunt and fish -

To hunt and fish with Jesse, was many young man's wish.

He also loved his woodshop and spent some happy hours

carving things like fish and deer -

His tools had special powers!

In later life, he met a friend he'd known long years ago,

And Ellie Jo became his wife - They liked to go and go!

Jesse touched so many lives while traveling through his own

So many people called him friend, He never was alone.

Now Jesse's tour is over And he's gone to Heaven's gate

Where pain and fear are left behind and everything's first rate.

And though we'll all miss Jesse and his quiet, gentle ways,

The impact he made on our lives will stay with us always.

With love and appreciation for all that he did for his country and everyone you knew.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

About the Life of Jesse E. Revels


He was born November 5th, 1932 in Ontario, WI.  The son of the late Dewey and Blanche (McDaniel) Revels.  On Feb. 14, 1953, he married Helen Muehe.  She preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 1999.  On April 28, 2001, he married Eleanora Sartori in Mt. Horeb, WI.  She survives and as of April 15, she has moved back to Wisconsin.  Survivors also include a son, Edward Dewey Revels of Fulton and daughter, Susan Kay Slaughter of Fulton.  Two stepsons, Michael Mieden and Paul Mieden, both of Barneveld, WI.  Five stepdaughters, Patricia Mieden of Elkhorn, WI, Gail Endres and Mary Parks, both of Blanchardville, WI, and Emma Harris and Laura Vorpahl, both of Oregon, WI. His sister Norma Rabehl of Excelsior WI, six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Jesse served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, retiring in 1976 as a Master Sergeant.  He was the recipient of two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, a Badge for Military Merit, two medals for Meritorious Service and a medal for Service in Vietnam.

He was the instructor for the Westminster College rifle team, "Revels Riflemen", that competed nationwide with honors.  He also coached the Westminster baseball team.  He taught ROTC at Westminster from 1970 to 1976.  He later worked as director of maintenance at Westminster from 1976 to 1988, and as director of maintenance at Fulton State Hospital from 1988 to 1997.  He was a volunteer fireman with the Central Callaway Fire Protection District Station 1 for 25 years and later served on the board.  He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Fulton, MO.