Wanda Sue Asplin

Wanda Sue Asplin of Springfield, Missouri and formerly of Leasburg and Steelville, Missouri was born on Sunday, May 5, 1946 in St. James, Missouri to the union of John O. and Velma P. (Harmon) Weber. She left from this life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at James River Nursing & Rehab in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 75.

Sue was united in marriage to Richard Asplin on December 3, 1993 in Miami, Oklahoma.

Sue was raised on the family farm in Cook Station, she graduated from Steelville High School and would receive her Bachelor’s Degree from Southwest Missouri State University. She worked at Pea Ridge Iron Company in Sullivan for a few years, she would later work and retire from the State of Missouri as a Sales Tax Auditor. She and Richard owned and operated the Leasburg Mercantile Store for a few years, before moving to Aurora.

Sue was a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed singing, playing the piano and guitar, reading and watching the Hallmark Channel.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents John O. and Velma P. (Harmon) Weber; two brothers John Weber and George Weber; two sisters Wilma Kline and Mildred LaVerne McPeters; husband Richard L. Asplin.

Those who are left to treasure her memory and to continue her legacy are her two sons Gregory and wife Christina Wecker of Springfield, Brian and wife Kristen Wecker of Mt. Vernon; four grandchildren Christopher Wecker, Joshua and wife Hailey Wecker, Jonathan Wecker and Shy Wecker; two sisters Faye and husband Edwin Wright of Rogersville, Bonnie and husband Clarence Garrison of Steelville; one brother William and wife Linda Weber of Steelville; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home 904 W. Washington St. Cuba, Missouri.

Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2021 1:00 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Beers, officiating.

Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery, Steelviile, Missouri.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to the charity of donors choice.

The Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba is honored to be serving the Asplin family.