Wesley Gene Brayton

Wesley G. Brayton, 92, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Trinity Regional Medical Center. A visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2022, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Wesley is survived by his children Sara Brayton (Laura Henry) of Omaha and Scott Brayton of Badger. He is also survived by grandchildren Shawna (Brad) Schmidt, Justin (Paige) Brayton, Amy (Mike) Peterson, Dru Brayton, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma Brayton in 2018, parents John and Susan Grace (Amsden) Brayton, and grandson Steven Brayton. Wesley Gene Brayton was born December 16, 1929, in Hardy, Iowa. After graduating school, he enlisted in the United States Airforce. Following his honorable discharge, he was united in marriage to Norma Schoon on April 26, 1953, in Palmer. They made Fort Dodge their home where Wesley worked for USG as a mechanic until his retirement in 1990. Wes and Norma liked to play cards with family and friends, but also enjoyed dancing together. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.