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Edward Wettach Obituary
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Edward Wettach III, "Ed" to all of his friends, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013 surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be on Monday, September 30 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and Tuesday, October 1 at 10:00 am at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland. Services will be held on October 1, 2013 at 11:00 am in the Wright and Ferguson Chapel, with burial to follow in the Reflections Garden of Parkway Memorial Cemetery.
Edward was born on June 9, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He relocated to Jackson, Mississippi in 1968. He spent 35 years as a respected business owner in the automotive industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wettach Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Hederman Wettach; sister, Audrey Wettach-Henry and her husband, David Henry; his son Edward Wettach IV, "Eddie" and his wife, Brittany; and his son Webb Collums, his wife Holly, and their daughters Hannah and Emma.
The family would like to thank all of their friends for the support and love that they have shown over the past few months. In lieu of flowers, the family would request that donations be made to either the Hederman Cancer Center or Jackson Academy's 21st Century Learning Initiative.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Wettach
George Koehn
December 20, 2022
I just now came across this obituary. Ed and I became friends through Ferrari Club events going back to 1997. He was always friendly to everyone and shared his passion and knowledge openly. He became a trusted advisor in my auto pursuits. I look back on our friendship with great respect for Ed. My belated condolences to his loved ones. George Koehn
Robert Paul Derrickson
May 21, 2019
Sorry. Left wrong phone number (724) 989-8262. Overwhelmed with grief. Our family was close in our formative years.
Mike Turner
July 30, 2014
I worked with Ed back in 1982 and will always remember how much respect he treated everyone with. RIP my friend.
Robert Bennett
November 11, 2013
Eleanor:
I sent you a detailed message to Ed's email address.
Bob
jim spiro
October 22, 2013
i will miss him. he was truly a class act. always willing to help me on my endless auto related questions, always
Wesley and Tracey Hatakeyama
October 22, 2013
I did not know Ed too well, but I have been around him and he shared the passion for those beautiful Italian cars we all love. We participated in the same rallies a few times and we have the good memories that stay with us forever.
We will be joining him sooner or later. I hope he finds us some good roads up there to rally on. RIP Ed.
Will Campbell
October 9, 2013
For the Wettach family, Maggie and I are so very saddened to think of a future without Ed's counsel, friendship and wonderful sense of humor. I feel so fortunate to be part of the Ferrari of Atlanta family and for the friendship he and I had.
Robert Paul Derrickson
October 6, 2013
Eleanor:
we never met. I am Ed's cousin Bob Derrickson. As Ed was caught up in "staying alive", I was not aware of his health when I finaloly halted the RAT RACE and obtained mom's phone book. I spoke Eddie on a flight home from Atlanta. I'm so glad I finally was able to recall my experiences with both he and Uncle Ed. Especially my grunt work working @ Uncle Ray's where Uncle Ed studied the New York Times for hours on end. I'm shocked. My condolences to all. (24) 989-8262 if you ever need to catchup on our childhood!
Alcantara
October 5, 2013
Our deepest condolances goes to the family from the bottom of our hearts from the American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn in Alpharetta,Ga
George Lyons
October 3, 2013
A class act in every way, Ed will surely be missed all around the country. The car hobby had no better member than this gentleman. Deepest sympathy to the family and many friends of Ed Wettach.
Andrew Benica
October 2, 2013
Dear Eleanor, Web, you and yours,
We wish our deepest sympathy.
I see many names I remember from the past posting condolence. Ed touched so many people. Always greeting you with that "Ed" smile and giggle.
I will miss him greatly, as both a friend and a special patron of the arts. He was a huge catalyst in my early days as a professional artist, and I will never forget the support and encouragement he gave me. His personal advice was always filled with wisdom and just enough humor for the message to sink in.
I looked up to him as a mentor, and he was always there with salient advice to push forward.
Ed, "Cammini con gli Angeli"
Andrew Benica and Family
October 2, 2013
Dear Eleanor, Edward and Family,
Every now and then you meet someone who is so very special they are a part of your lives and we will always remember. Ed was that person. No one was more congenial, fun to be with and honest than Ed. He is a total gentleman, car guy and will be missed by all his friends.
We have lost true friend and it is a supreme honor to have known him for almost 25 years.
God Bless Ed for being such a wonderful person to us all.
Suzanne and Rick Race
Carol Roush
October 2, 2013
Ed was a faithful friend to me and my late husband, Gerald. It is such a great loss to the automotive industry for a person of Ed's caliber and one that has left a void to which will not be easily replaced.
Debra and Gene Jensen
October 1, 2013
Eleanor...Our hearts are heavy in South Dakota for your sadness. We only have had the pleasure to know you and Ed because of cancer and being bone marrow transplant patients at MDAnderson. Your husband put a smile on our faces many days. I always talked to Gene about Mr. Ferrari man. Eleanor...I've mailed you a card with my email and cell phone to keep in touch....You have a beautiful familty. May Ed look down each day and smile
Mike Pfeiffer
October 1, 2013
The earth just lost one of the best men around. I considered Ed a friend and appreciated that he was so genuine.
Michele Paglusch
October 1, 2013
Mr. Wettach was a guest at The Hilton Garden Inn where i work. I got to know him very well. I told him that my son loved cars... This was about 3 years ago... He invited my family to his Ferrari dealership in Alpharetta so my son could see and sit in all the cars. He made a point to spend that time with us. I will never forget that or his kindness.... You will be greatly missed!
October 1, 2013
I guess Ed is back in the atmosphere...I wonder if he thinks Heaven is overated and if there are Ferraris up there? Eleanor,Webb, Eddy,and all who knew him,have lost a good man;a good friend..Sure will miss him
Jimmy,D'ete and,Payden Sewell
Faith
October 1, 2013
Mr Wettach was such a humble, kind,and respectful individual. He always smiled everytime he walked through the doors of the Hilton Garden Inn in Alpharetta GA. Honestly, he was our best guest and we always looked forward to his visits.
My prayers are with his Family and Friends
Ruth Spencer - Hilton Garden Inn
October 1, 2013
Mr. Wettach will be greatly miss! Hilton was his home away from home! He always matched my big smile whenever he arrived.It was truly a blessing and a honor to have known him! My God comfort his family in their time of need! God Bless....
Herb Blush
October 1, 2013
Eleanor & Webb,
So sorry to learn of Ed's passing. His memory will always bring warmth to my heart.
Denise Rice
October 1, 2013
To the Wettach family,
Words cannot express how saddened I was to hear of Ed's passing. He had elegance, style and grace. I always enjoyed speaking with him and although it may have been business related we always somehow gravitated to other subjects. I loved hearing his stories! My heart and prayers go out to the family. Heaven got a good man! Denise Rice, Cypress, CA
David Bailey
October 1, 2013
Ed will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thought are with all of you.
HILTON GARDEN INN
October 1, 2013
MR. WETTACH WAS OUR FAVORITE HOTEL GUEST WHEN HE CAME TO ATLANTA. ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO SEE HIM AND HIS BIG SMILE...HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Michael Mills
October 1, 2013
“It was an honor to know and work for such a great man.”
Michael Mills
September 30, 2013
To the Wettach family....Hearing of Ed's passing came as a shock to me. I have so many fond memories of him in my over 30 years of knowing him. I pray that the sorrow that you all feel now will be replaced with the serenity in knowing that he took great joy in his family and was blessed with a life filled with accomplishment and happiness. I will miss him. Marc Tauber
Jeff Scott
September 30, 2013
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I've only known Ed for a short time, but how blessed I am to have known a man of such warmth, a man of true character. The world shines a bit less brightly, now. Rest well, my friend!
Melanie and Mike Dowell
September 30, 2013
EL, Web, and Eddie,
We are heartsick at the news of Ed's passing. What a great and good man! Ed was always smiling which was only part of the warmth he emited. Ed was so comfortable in his own skin that he made you comfortable too. Though it wasn't often we saw Ed, it was ALWAYS a joy. God bless you all,
Crystal Thompson
September 30, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Wettach's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless,
Zach, Crystal, Emily and Natalie Thompson
September 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Ed will greatly be missed.
Brian Milleman. Ferrari North America
September 30, 2013
God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit. God will sustain you and help you to endure.
Owner, Magnum Collision
Mike McConville
September 30, 2013
Godspeed Ed, you will be missed by many my friend. RIP.
Joseph DeWane MD
September 30, 2013
Please accept my heart felt condolences. My dealings with Ed over the years were always pleasurable and professional. He will be missed but not forgotten. God speed my friend!
Steve Barney
September 30, 2013
Eleanor,
I'm so sorry. He was a great friend.
Our calls every Christmas will be missed.
September 29, 2013
Eleanor, Words cannot express our sympathy to you and your family. We know what all you and Ed have been through, his transplant was a week after Reggie's. Ya'll became our special transplant friends and we learned to love you both. Only transplant patients and caregivers know the difficult times you went through. Our hearts are heavy with sorrow.
Love, Reggie & Diann Berry
Monty and Mary K Monteith
September 29, 2013
We grieve with you in your sorrow. We loved Ed and will miss him greatly
Chip Hardy
September 29, 2013
Ed will be missed by many people, my heart goes out to the Wettach family and all that knew him, he was and still is one of the finest men that I have ever had the pleasure to know and work for, he was not just a boss he was a friend and a very kind and generous man that always had a positive outlook on life. Ed will be missed but never forgotten.
Martha Willis
September 29, 2013
The kindest and most respected business man I've ever known. No words to describe how much he will be missed by ALL! ! One thing for sure heaven received s very special angel!! My prayers for all of the family for God to give you peace and comfort now and the days to come.
September 29, 2013
May you find comfort from the God of All Comfort at this most difficult time.
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-Parkway Memorial Cemetery
September 28, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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