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James Weitzel Obituary


JAMES RUSSELL WEITZEL  
On Saturday, July 9, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved father of Kim J. (Peggy J.) Weitzel, Christine E. (Kurtis P.) Hartmeyer and Susi B. Slocum; grandfather of Benjamn J. Weitzel, Heather M. (James) Skelton and Ryan K. Hartmeyer; brother of Robert L. and Daniel F. (Phyllis) Weitzel, Jean (Lawrence) Yearke, Joan Horne and the late Betty Rebar Karns and Carolyn M. Scarborough. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 13,2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, #300, Washington, DC 20015-2030 or Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com   

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 11, 2011.

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Kevin Mckee

July 13, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Gloria McKee

July 13, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

ALAN MCKEE

July 13, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 13, 2011

Robert Lee Weitzel, brother,
Sarasota, Fl

Heather & Jim Skelton

July 11, 2011

Rest in peace beloved Grandfather.

The Hartmeyer's

July 11, 2011

Rest peacefully now and may god bless you and take you into his loving arms.

Christine E. Hartmeyer (Slocum) daughter, married to Kurtis P. and grandson Ryan K.

Ben Pike

July 11, 2011

Ben Pike live in friend of Joan Horne. I feel as if I've known the Weitzel family for some time now through Joan's eyes.Rest in peace James.

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