Wesley L. Dodge, Age 97, formerly of Monroe, entered eternal rest on November 23, 2011 in Macon, Georgia. Wes was born in 1914 in Monroe, WI, the son of Laroy W. and Ella M. Dodge. He graduated from Monroe High School and from the University of Kentucky. While at UK, he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and the Wildcat Marching Band. After graduating from UK, Wes moved to Kansas City, Kansas, to begin work at Swift and Co. Here he met the love of his life, Maxie Dean, and they were married in 1941. Wes was a WWII veteran, serving 4 years in France as a First Lieutenant in the Army Quartermaster Corp. After discharge, he returned to Monroe to work with his father as the fourth generation in Dodge's Monroe Lumber Company, later Monroe Lumber and Fuel. He later became a realtor broker with Wes Dodge Realty. Wes was a former member of the Union Presbyterian Church, Monroe Kiwanis Club, V.F.W. Post #2312, Life Member of Masonic Smith Lodge #31, American Legion Post #84, Monroe Moose Lodge #754, Monroe Country Club, WWII Last Man's Club, and Midwest Lumberman's Association. Mr. Dodge served two terms on the Monroe City Council and Churchill Woods Board of Directors. He and Maxie moved to Ocala, FL in 1994 where he was a member of Friendship Kiwanis Club. He earned perfect attendance for 60 years in Kiwanis. In Ocala, he became a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ocala, Countryside Presbyterian, and participated in Meals on Wheels. Wes and Maxie loved to travel, spending time in Alaska, Australia, Europe, and were especially fond of Hawaii. Wes still followed Wisconsin Badger football and Kentucky Wildcat basketball. They moved to Macon, GA in 2005 to be closer to their daughter, Judi. Wes was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife of over 60 years, Maxie. He is survived by his daughter, Judi (Richard) Wilson; granddaughter, Stephanie (David) Pendley; and great-grandson, William Dodge Pendley. His family is forever grateful for life lessons he instilled with his sense of humor and outstanding work ethic. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Iola Green, his loving caregiver, the staff at Rosewood Nursing Center and Hospice Care Options for their thoughtfulness and support. Graveside services for Wesley Dodge will be on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe, with Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sandin-Ross officiating.