Donald C. Wetzel Jr.

1951 - 2025

Donald "Doc" C. Wetzel Jr., 73, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2025. Doc was born on Dec. 3, 1951, to the late Donald C. Wetzel Sr. and Laura (Wetzel) Callen. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carol E. (Ohl) Wetzel; daughters, Holly Wetzel (Michael McGregor) and Sue (Dave) Roudebush; siblings, Rebecca Hazlett and Sandra Carroll; brother-in-law, William (Pam) Ohl; and many nieces and nephews. He retired from Allegheny Ludlum after 30 years as a craneman and repairman. He had a passion for motorcycles and cars. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Doc most enjoyed traveling around the country with his wife and dog, Levi, in their RV, as well as winters in Arizona. Doc was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, Lloyd and Margaret Ohl. Per Doc's wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held in his memory at 11 a.m. on Oct. 11, 2025, at Harvest Baptist Church, 224 Harvest Lane, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. And for those who know him well: "If you think it's important, leave a message. If I think it's important, I'll call you back." ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., of New Kensington, was entrusted with the arrangements.