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Nicholas Wetzel Obituary
Nicholas C. Wetzel, Jr. age 94, of Evanston. Graduate of Lake Forest Academy in 1938, Princeton University in 1942, and attended Northwestern University Medical School, where he received his MB, MD, MS, and PhD. Medical Officer with the U.S. Naval Reserves 1945-1947 and completed his residency in General Surgery at Passavant Memorial Hospital 1949-1952. He is survived by his loving wife Helen of almost 70 years, Mari (Tom) Quick, Nicholas, III, Paul (Trish), Susan (the late Mark) Fackler, Sara, Laine (Skip) Hoffman, Peter, Richard (Karen), and Stephen (Patrice), and 16 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Mary Klingensmith. Visitation Sunday, February 8, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, February 9, 2015, 9:15 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd, at Skokie Blvd and Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL 60077 to Saint Mary Church, 1012 Lake Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Catholic Charities, 721 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60654 or The Greater Chicago Food Depository, 4100 West Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632 are appreciated. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847)675-1990.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Wetzel
5 Entries
Susan Chillmon
February 7, 2015
Dear Sara and all the members of your family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. It is so hard when you lose someone so special.
Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland
February 6, 2015
On behalf of , I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Nicholas is now at peace.
February 6, 2015
To Mari and Tom Quick, Sam and Ann Quick, and the Wetzel family,
Extending my sincere sympathy to all of Dr. Wetzel's family during this time of loss. What a remarkable, diverse and accomplished life! The love for his family and times spent together,however, was evident in his tribute. You will miss him; but memories, laughter, love are the treasures you will keep forever. May God be with you all during this time. I will remember you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Marlene Tracy
(Ann & Sam's Auntie)
Spokane, WA.
sr. christina fuller
February 6, 2015
To Laine and all the family, It is a privilege just to read about Nicholas! I am sure that the world will continue to reap the blessings of his life and love. Holding all in prayer,
February 5, 2015
To Mari and Tom Quick and all the Quick family and all the Wetzel family.
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. Remembering all of you in my prayers. I read the obituary- a wonderful tribute to such a remarkable and accomplished man. I hope the days ahead are filled with special memories for all of you.
Sincerely,
Patricia Durnford
(Ann Quick's mother)
Butte, Montana
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