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Martha Forbes Fischer Wetzel
August 18, 2010
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Photo courtesy of Marion Nelson Funeral Home - Lake Wales
Martha Forbes Fischer Wetzel
Sep 10, 1912 - Jul 31, 2010
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Dearie
August 18, 2010
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Cousins
Amanda Kibler
August 18, 2010
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Siblings
August 18, 2010
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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
August 15, 2010
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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
Lynda Kenney
August 12, 2010 | Greenwich Village, NY
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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
Jasmyne Grant
August 11, 2010 | Lake Wales
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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
Sharon LeVine
August 09, 2010 | Lakeland, FL
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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 08, 2010
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Obituaries
Martha's Obituaries
Martha Forbes Fischer Wetzel (September 10, 1912) died peacefully of natural causes in the presence of family on Saturday, July 31, 2010. She will be remembered first as a loving mother of ten, grandmother of thirty-nine, great-grandmother of sixty-six and great-great-grandmother of six. She was of sound mind until the end, and communicated regularly with all, never forgetting a birthday or special occasion. In a letter to her children in 2007 she highlighted important events in her life; including, she was born September 10, 1912 in Cleveland, Ohio, graduated from the University of Wisconsin and married Frank J. Fischer, MD on June 18, 1934. She was left a war widow on September 21, 1944 with 4 children, ages 7 months to 9 years. She later met Robert H. Wetzel on December 24, 1945, married him on September 24, 1946 and had 6 children, with 5 still living. Robert died on May 23, 2005. She wrote, "I was blessed with two wonderful men and a happy life. That's my story."
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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