Phil Wetch

Phil Wetch, a Sebastopol native, passed away peacefully November 21, 2010 surrounded by his children. Loving Husband for 54 years of the late LaVerne Gleason Wetch. Devoted father of Gregory, Judy and Kelly Wetch, all of Sonoma County, Suzy (Pete) Reel of Merlin, OR, and Scott (Stephanie) Wetch of Sacramento. Grandfather of James, Jessica, Joshua, Randi, Hailey, Halena and Olivia and great-grandfather of Jazmine, Baylee and Jax. He is survived by his brother John (Norma) Wetch and sisters-in-law, Francis, Fran and June Wetch and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Nick, George and Herman Wetch. Phil was a lifelong musician. He was a past member and chair of the Sebastopol Planning Commission, charter member and past president of the original Sebastopol Lions Club, past member and one of the co-founders responsible for bringing the St. Vincent De Paul Society to Sebastopol and the West County. Phil was the former owner of Wetch Insurance Services. Phil was honest, compassionate and generous and will be remembered for the good man he was. Per Phil's request there will be no formal funeral. A private family service has been held. If you have a special memory, story or sentiment to share with the family please e-mail it to philwetchmemories@gmail.com