DANIEL EDWARD BESSLER

Daniel Edward Bessler, 74, of Veblen, South Dakota, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton, North Dakota. His memorial service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, and updates will be posted on the funeral home website.

Daniel’s family asks that any memorials be made to St. Catherine’s Living Center, CHI Health at Home, or Richland-Wilkin Humane Society.

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