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Martha Wetzel Obituary
Martha and her husband, Robert, operated Hillcrest Lodge in Babson Park for fifty years. She loved to read books of all kinds, writing and receiving letters and never lost her beautiful handwriting. Her home was filled with pictures and mementos of her many family members, she loved visitors, especially the little ones, and it seemed like the house was always full. Through the years she enjoyed spending the summer months at the family home on Lake Erie in Madison, Ohio. Martha was an active member of the Babson Park Women's Club, a charter member of the Lake Wales Chapter of the American Association of University Women, and an active member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She was a strong supporter of Lake Wales Literacy program and numerous other charitable organizations.
In addition to two loving husbands, she was predeceased by her brother, Jerome Forbes and son, William Forbes Wetzel. She is survived by her sister, Cordelia Kincaid Perry and her children, Frank J. Fischer, Jr. M.D. (Kathy), Elizabeth L. Sutter (Lloyd), Martha Cordelia Fedele (Jerry), Carol V. Ferguson (Carroll), Cova C. Jacobs (Ralph), Eleanor F. Wetzel, Robert H. Wetzel, Jr. M.D. (Bina), Mary M. Hoecker (Greg) and Jennifer L. Parrish.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Friday, August 06, 2010 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with a rosary at 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 07, 2010 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales with Father Mariano Catura officiating. Interment will follow at the Lake Wales Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Wetzel Scholarship Fund, c/o Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 644 South 9th Street, Lake Wales, FL 33853.
To view the webcast of her service, click the link below:
http://webcasts.lifetributes.co
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Martha Forbes Fischer Wetzel
August 19, 2010
Dearie
August 19, 2010
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August 19, 2010
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August 19, 2010
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August 15, 2010
To all the many descendants of dear Martha Wetzel:
Our sincere sympathy to all of you in this time of remembrance of a gracious, lovely lady, who led a full and generous life. She was an inspiration to a multitude. She was a charter member of AAUW and one of our longest serving active members. How we shall miss her, but how blessed we are that she enriched our lives. May she rest in peace!
Walter and Isabella Laude
Babson Park, Florida
Lynda Kenney
August 12, 2010
Dearest Bunny and Cova.....my sincere condolances to you and family. What a long amazing life your mother had. I have wonderful childhood memories of her lovely graciousness.
Lynda
Jasmyne Grant
August 11, 2010
My condolences are with you Jennifer and your family. I know the pain of losing a mother. May God give you stength during this difficult time.
Jasmyne
Sharon LeVine
August 9, 2010
My condolences to all the family. Martha was a truly remarkable woman. There were several occasions when I would return from the mailbox with a heartfelt note written by Martha. Kevin enjoyed working that one summer at the lodge and would tell me stories and raved about the food. May God's peace be with you all at this time.
Love,
Sharon LeVine and family
August 8, 2010
To the Family of Martha Wetzel
Mrs. Wetzel was a gracious lady. She was loved and respected by many. We enjoyed the Christmas card we received each year with a handwritten note. We were amazed that she continued to have such a beautiful handwriting through the years. May you find comfort in your memories.
Frank and Bessie Sikes
Lake Wales, Fl
August 6, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. We have so many precious memories of Martha and the family thru the years.The Charles Daly family
Peter Verrill
August 6, 2010
Our hearts go out to all the Franks for their loss. Lenore and I are in Miami for FOGS meeting and send our sincere condolences. Peter
August 6, 2010
Dear Friends, Don, Danny , Dianna and Christie and all our family at A.D.Baynard Plumbing have such great memories of working and visiting with Mrs. Wetzel and Mr. Wetzel. She was such a sweet lady and treated us like family . Our thoughts and prayers with all of you at this time.We were all blessed to know her. The Baynard's.
Bonnie Sardella/Williamson
August 6, 2010
I have so many wonderful memories of Hillcrest lodge with the Wetzels. Every year our family (Sardella's) would enjoy your wonderful home and hospitality. Our parents would play cards and the kids would all find some kind of fun in that big beautiful home. I remember the best lemon pound cake I've ever tasted. I believe my dad (who just passed in Dec.) had stayed in touch. Your mom was always so kind and always treated us like family. My heart goes out to all of you. Your mom was really special
Sanson Family
August 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers to the family of a gracious lady. Martha's door and heart were always open. I can still taste the warm homemade applesauce and cinnamon rolls. Take Care, Joe,Sherri,Rylee,Logan
Jan Langford
August 5, 2010
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Wetzel but, in my heart I feel I new her pretty good. My son Evan was her lawn boy for 10 years. Every week he would come home and talk about Mr. & Mrs. Wetzel and as he would speak about them his eyes would sparkle with joy. He loved them as they were his G-parents. Mrs. Wetzel and Evan shared the same b'day(9/10) so every year he would get a card with a little bonus check in it. She was loved by all that knew her including myself. I will sure miss hearing all the stories Evan would share with me. Sending Love and Prayers to the family
Nancy Caraway Kilburn
August 4, 2010
Mrs. Wetzel was a wonderful Lady she always smiled,she always made you feel welcomed.
My sister Bonnie and myself worked for the Wetzel's at the Lodge we had a great time working for them.
She will be missed but never forgotten.
My prayers and Blessings are with each and everyone of you at this time.
Nate Sanson
August 4, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. We always had good times up in Madison. Martha was the most positive and considerate person I knew. love,Nate Sanson
Katie Heath
August 4, 2010
Dearie you will be missed!
Herbert & Evelyn Hattaway
August 4, 2010
To the Fischer and Wetzel family,
Our prayers to all.
Dearie and Boppa with our kids in 2000
Dayna DiRienzo
August 4, 2010
"Dearie" was very special to us and to our three children, whom she "adopted" as grandchildren; she sent them each a card on their birthdays with a little surprise inside every single year without fail! She was such a delight. We are honored to have known her and will never forget her. Love, Guy, Dayna, Mia, Macy & Anthony DiRienzo
Jane Lennon
August 3, 2010
To all the family, Martha was such an inspirition to me and my family. She convinced me that a big family was 'a piece of cake' and the party never ended. We have so many great memories of our time at Hillcrest Lodge, the stories never end. God bless you all.
Barbara Lennon Madigan
August 3, 2010
To all the Fischers and Wetzels:
I was so sorry to hear about Martha's passing. I have so many memories of her from all the years we (the Lennons) spent at Hillcrest Lodge. I loved visiting with her at her house, listening to her stories and seeing all the pictures of all of you. She was such a proud mother and grandmother. She was an amazing woman who was loved by many. May God bless you and your family.
Harry Lennon
August 3, 2010
Thank you Martha for your warm friendship during our 25 plus years staying with you on Crooked Lake. You enjoyed a wonderful life and family. You were a true inspiration to our family.
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