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BORN
1927
DIED
2011
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Rachel Wetzel Obituary
A funeral service will be held at Dellinger Funeral Home in Woodstock on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. by Rev. Timothy Nilsen. Burial will follow at Sunset View Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the Dellinger Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
Rachel was born near Saumsville in Shenandoah County, Virginia on February 18, 1927 to the late J. Clinton and Florence M. Gochenour Reynolds.
Rachel was a member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. She was a Virginia 4-H All Star, a former 4-H leader, and a member of the Home Demonstration Club. Rachel also actively volunteered and served as the superintendent of the adult baked goods department at the Shenandoah County Fair for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her family as well as to many others in the community who enjoyed her home-cooked meals.
Rachel is survived by her husband, Guy Wetzel of Woodstock; six children, Carolyn Kipps and husband Wayne of New Market, Winnie Wilkins and husband Joe of New Market, William C. Wetzel and wife Donna of Woodstock, Cliff Wetzel of Woodstock, Stephen G. Wetzel and wife Pip of Woodstock, and Rebecca Sheffield of Unalaska, Alaska; twelve grandchildren, Carrie Souder and husband Jeff, Mark Kipps and wife Christy, Kim Wilkins, Chris Wilkins, J.C. Wetzel, Tim Wetzel, Laura Wetzel, Ben Wetzel, Kelly Wetzel, Stacie Markel and husband Keith, Davis Sheffield and Jacob Sheffield; two great-grandchildren, Adam Souder and Ashley Souder; and brothers, John Calvin and Paul Reynolds.
Rachel was preceded in death by her sister, Eula Swartz.
Pallbearers will be Chris Wilkins, Mark Kipps, J.C. Wetzel, Ben Wetzel, Tim Wetzel, and Randy Hoover.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, c/o Mrs. Katrina Swartz, 856 Coffman Rd., Edinburg, Virginia 22824 or the Woodstock Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 221, Woodstock, Virginia 22664.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rachel Wetzel
Jim & Kathy R. Hoffman
June 7, 2011
Mr. Guy & family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that it will comfort you to know that others care about you during this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts & our prayers. Sending you our love.
Allan & Pam Rickard
June 7, 2011
Guy and Family,
We're so sorry to learn of your recent loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Donna Baker
June 3, 2011
Guy and family
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Donna Baker
Bob, Lynn and Emma Wagner
June 3, 2011
Guy and family
Sorry for your loss. It has always been a previlege to know Mrs. Wetzel. She always made you feel welcome.
June 3, 2011
Guy & family
SO Sorry to hear about your loss.Deepest
symparthy and prayers are with you.God bless you.
Mildred&Clyde Maurertown,VIRGINIA.
Cindy Bowman McAffrey
June 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 2, 2011
Guy and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Phyllis Fleming
June 2, 2011
Guy and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Phyllis Fleming
Debbie Kilby
June 1, 2011
Guy & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your happy memories of shared times help you as you mourn the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother.
Debbie and Randy Kilby
Elton Riffee
June 1, 2011
Guy & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Elton & Dottie Riffee
May 31, 2011
Guy and family, God bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Evelyn, Dwight & Jan Reynolds
May 31, 2011
Guy, we are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Susan and Jerry Mitchell
Lisa Stokes
May 31, 2011
Steve and Pip and the entire Wetzel family, We are thinking of you, and here if you need us. Lisa and Bill
May 31, 2011
BILL,GUY and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you!May God be with you all through the coming days.
Mike&Karen Burner & Family
Bruce/Jean Wilkins
May 31, 2011
Thinking of all of you in this time of sorrow.
Joan Bowers
May 31, 2011
My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you.
Joan Bowers
Jack & Debbie Heishman
May 31, 2011
Sending our deepest sympathy to you & your family in this time of sorrow. God Bless.
May 31, 2011
Family, Psalm 121:8 says so eloquently our feelings about our church family members. May God comfort each in this time of loss. In Christ:
Judy & Ken Watkins Woodstock
Ruth & Terry Rinker
May 31, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
May 31, 2011
We send our deepest sympathy to the family of a dear dear lady who will be missed by many. God bless you in your time of grief. The doctors and staff of Woodstock Chiropractic Clinic
FRANK AND BONNIE PAINTER
May 31, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Butch & Lenore Kuykendall
May 31, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tony&Missy Neal
May 31, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tom & Lynda Estep
May 31, 2011
With our deepest sympathy in the loss of Mrs Wetzel. May God be with you in the coming days.
ED HAMMAN
May 31, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 30, 2011
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