Arthur A. Wetzel

Wetzel, Arthur A. Died peacefully at his home on March 12, 2009, at the age of 105. Longtime resident of Milwaukee. Best friend and loving husband for 22 years of Heide Wetzel. Dear father of Barbara (the late Jack Davis) Wetzel Davis and Judith (Geno Giovannetti) Wetzel Kern. Proud grandfather of Michael (Jennifer) Kern, Elizabeth (Paul) Kern Terry and six great-grandchildren. Brother-in-law of Uta Nauert. Further survived by other relatives and dear friends. Arthur was the past owner of Wetzel Brothers Printing Company. He was a graduate of UW Madison graduating with a business degree. Arthur was the past president of Printing Industries of America, the Greater Milwaukee Committee and the University Club. Arthur's Life throughout the years was filled with travel and love of civic opera. He will be deeply missed by his family and all whose lives he touched. Family and friends will gather to honor Arthur's life on Saturday, June 27, from 5:30 to 6:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 6:00 PM. Reception will follow the service. Please call (262) 367-2287. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Arthur's name may be made to the Florentine Opera Company, 700 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 or the Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, 791 Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 or a charity of your choice. FEERICK FUNERAL HOME (414) 962-8383 Shorewood Condolences may be sent to: www.feerickfuneralhome.com