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This Web site is dedicated to our dear friend, husband, father, and coach Jon Vesper. Jon was a born leader, living life fully and giving to his community selflessly. He was able to captivate and comfort his friends and family, and we are proud that in his passing he leaves us better people through his influence. We love you Jon and will miss you dearly.

IMAGETRIBUTE!
WGRZ PAYS TRIBUTE TO JON

This year, a community, team, and family in Clarence have all faced the change of moving forward after the tragic loss of HS wrestling coach Jon Vesper. Four days shy of his 41st birthday, Vesper died of a heart attack on March 30, 2007. A husband and father of four, as well as a beloved wrestling coach, Vesper left a community that has chosen to band together to remember him the right way.

Click here for Matt Pearl's video story.

Click here to read Matt Pearl's blog about the story.
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ANNOUNCING CAEL AVERY VESPER!

Cael Avery Vesper was born on Saturday 10/6 at 5:20pm, she is doing great!! She was 7 lbs 15 oz. and 19 3/4 inches long. Brittany, Nathan and Grace are very proud!! Thank you for sharing in our precious little miracle from above!!
Love, Jan

Mike Zimmerman's pictures here:



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Thank you to all who joined us !

Mike Zimmerman's pictures from the event here:


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CONGRATULATIONS TO JEFF FEILER, WINNER OF THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON RAFFLE!

Jon Vesper Family Benefit Harley-Davidson Raffle
Purchase a ticket to win this 2008 Harley-Davison XL 1200N Nightster and help support Jon's family. Raffle to be held at the First Annual Jon Vesper Memorial Golf Tournament, Sunday August 26, 2007 at the Shelridge Country Club in Medina, NY.


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Thank you to all who joined us ! Our friend, Jon Vesper, died unexpectedly in March. Jon has three children with a baby expected in October. Clarence High School’s Wrestling Coach for 14 years, Jon had twice been voted Section VI “Coach of the Year”. Please join us in honoring Jon’s life at a Father’s Day picnic at the Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Hall, June 17, 2007 from 1:00 to 6:00 P.M.

Additional monetary donations will be gratefully accepted below.
Funds raised will be used to pay off the Vespers’ mortgage and set up funds for Jon’s children.

Tony Rotundo's pictures from the event here:

Mike Zimmerman's pictures from the event here:


Memorial Services
The viewing's were held Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at Urban Brothers Funeral Home, 6685 Transit Road, East Amherst. The funeral was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, 9535 Clarence Center Road, Clarence Center.

News Coverage
Below is an article covering Jon's passing:
WGRZ Article

And a nice piece ran in the Buffalo News on May 15th, 2007 about Jan and the kids coping with their loss:
Buffalo News Article

Eulogies
Bob Hammond

Tribute Video
This video (YouTube link here) was created as a tribute to Jon and his contribution to the Clarence Wrestling program.