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DAVID WETHERILL Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2019.

WETHERILL DAVID LEE

David Lee Wetherill, Sr., 79 of Naples, FL passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019. David was born April 18, 1940 in Springfield, OH to the late Claude C. and Louise Shultz Wetherill. David has been a resident of Naples for the past 12 years coming from Pittsburgh, PA. David graduated in 1958 from Springfield High School in Springfield, OH. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University, Oxford, OH, in 1962. He was an active member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and continued to be an enthusiastic alumni throughout his life. David began his career working for Union Central Life Insurance in Springfield. He moved to Pittsburgh, PA in 1969 to work for BABB, Inc. and then as a partner of Hallowell and Associates. David was closely involved with the Rotary organization and Indian Guides and Princesses, was an avid gardener, and loved to golf. For the past 12 years, he resided in Naples, FL where he enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren. David is survived by his wife, Mary Suzanne; his two daughters, Juliet Wetherill Smith (husband, Scott) and Karen Wetherill Wright (husband, Terence); two sons, David Wetherill, Jr and Richard Wetherill; six loving grandchildren, Nora, James, Luke, Byron, Trey and Sydney; his sister, Diane Wetherill Schools; husband, Arthur; and his niece and nephew, Amy and Jay. He lived his entire life with the love and support of his family in his heart. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at North Naples Church, 6000 Goodlette Road, Naples, FL with a reception immediately following at the Club at the Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd., Naples, FL. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of David may be made to the charity of your choice.

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October 18, 2019

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David will be deeply missed by Susie and the children. He was a wonderful neighbor
And friend who always wore a welcoming smile. Sorry for your loss. Nancy wells and
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Oct

19

Memorial Gathering

the Club at the Strand

5840 Strand Blvd., Naples, FL

Oct

19

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

North Naples Church

6000 Goodlette Road, Naples, FL

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Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens

525 - 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108

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