Bob Wetzel
June 20, 1926 - March 26, 2018
Bob Wetzel, 91, of Old Town passed away March 26, 2018. Bob was born June 20, 1926 to the late George and Helen Wetzel in Miami, Florida. He moved back to Florida after living in Chicago and New Jersey where his 3 children were born. He served in the United States Navy during World War II on several different Destroyer Escorts. The one he often spoke of was the battle of Iwo Jima. Bob was a member of the American Legion Post 383 in Old Town. He sold goods all over the state at different flea markets and loved making people laugh. Mr. Wetzel is survived by his wife of 25 years Martha Wetzel, his daughter Linda Wetzel, his sons Leo Wetzel and Robert Wetzel, his stepdaughter Theresa Williams and his stepson David Wiggins, his brother Val Wetzel, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and other extended family members. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Wetzel 2:00 PM Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City, Florida 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
Bob Wetzel, 91, of Old Town passed away March 26, 2018. Bob was born June 20, 1926 to the late George and Helen Wetzel in Miami, Florida. He moved back to Florida after living in Chicago and New Jersey where his 3 children were born. He served... View Obituary & Service Information