Dorothy Wetzel

Dorothy Wetzel

Dorothy Wetzel Obituary

Published by D. O. McComb and Sons - Lakeside Park on Mar. 18, 2018.
Dorothy Wetzel, 85, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen Schmitz. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her family. She worked as a lunch lady for FWCS for 30 years prior to retirement. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, John Wetzel of Fort Wayne; children, Linda (Brian) Derbyshire of Lyman, SC, Julie (Don) France of Auburn, Kyle (Deborah) Wetzel of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service is 1:00 pm, Friday, March 23, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling from 11:00 am until the service, Pastor Todd France officiating. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

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Mike and Nancy Lambert

March 25, 2018

Dorothy was our neighbor for over 40 years. She was a sweet, kind and fun loving lady! We miss you, but we're glad you're in a better place place...no more pain. Love you Dorothy

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