Wedde Sr., John Frederick Private family services for John Frederick Wedde Sr., will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements are by East Texas Funeral Home. Mr. Wedde died July 16, 2007, at a local care facility. Born August 22, 1945, in Crystal City, he was a dry wall taper and traveled the United States working. Survivors include his sons, John Jr. and James Wedde; daughter, Tonya Wedde; and mother, Jo M. Wedde. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 7/22/2007.