David Wetzel
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David George Wetzel
Born November 26, 1940 in Canton, Ohio
Died July 27, 2021 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Survived by wife Kay Wetzel & children, David Wetzel, Steven Wetzel (Laura), Sherry Morgan (Rick), Mike Wetzel (Elaine); Stepson Jeff Graves; Grandchildren Elijah Wetzel, Adelyn Wetzel, Clayton Morgan, Lindsey Wetzel, Lilla Kate Morgan, Charlotte Morgan, Noah Wetzel, Kayla Graves, Glen Graves; sister Sara Wetzel-McCarthy (Jim) & sister-in-law Charlotte Wetzel. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Georgia Ann, parents Frank and Marie Wetzel, brother Luther Wetzel, sisters Anne Linham and Melinda Tschappet.
Graduated from Lincoln High School in Canton, Ohio. Served in the Air Force 1958 - 1963; worked for Lockheed Martin from 1963 - 2000. Travel the world with Lockheed Martin until 1992, with a base in Marietta, Georgia until moving to Lakewood Ranch, Florida in 2015.
Brother Dave to friends & loved ones all over the world. Had a booming laugh that brightened any room he entered. Loved his family, golf, travel, and his many rescued dogs. Member of Lakewood Ranch Baptist church where he was loved by many.
Memorials to be held in Lakewood Ranch, Florida and in Marietta, Georgia at a later date.