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Michael Wetzel

1979 - 2010

Michael Wetzel obituary, 1979-2010, Morongo, CA

BORN

1979

DIED

2010

Michael Wetzel Obituary

Michael Adair Wetzel, 31, of Morongo, Calif., passed away on November 12, 2010. He was born August 23, 1979 to Alan Wetzel and Gail Riggio in Waukegan, Ill. He married Blythe Robinson on June 20, 2010 in Morongo. He was a Service Station mechanic and drove heavy equipment. Michael is survived by his wife, Blythe Wetzel of Morongo; daughters, Jaden Wetzel of La Quinta, Calif., Ady Wetzel of Morongo, Kaylee Miller-Hale of Santee, Calif.; son, Wade Wetzel of Morongo; sister, Ami Ritter of Cathedral City, Calif.; brother, Shane Wetzel of Indio, Calif.; parents, Alan Wetzel of Morongo and Gail Riggio of Yucaipa, Calif.; and grandmother, Helen Adair of Indian Wells, Calif. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Larry Wetzel, Adeline Wetzel, and Robert Adair. Visitation will be on Friday, November 19, 2010 from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Wiefels Chapel in Palm Springs with a 9:30 AM Funeral Service at the Chapel. Burial will follow at Coachella Valley Cemetery, Coachella, Calif. FitzHenry-Wiefels Palm Desert is in charge of all arrangements.
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Published by The Desert Sun on Nov. 18, 2010.

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lacy soule

May 16, 2012

Jaden and I miss you so much. We talk about you almost everyday. We talk about things you liked to do, or songs you liked. Jaden tells people about how you used to take her to work with you. She's very proud of her daddy :) We love you Mike! Xoxo

May 15, 2012

Miss you sooo much. I love you. This Mothers day was a hard one.Your always with us. Love Mom

July 15, 2011

I just found out and couldn't believe such an amazing and talented guy as Mike went WAY too soon. The Hartfords send their condolences, you are in our prayers Al, Gail, Ami and Shane. We are so sorry for your loss.

Erin Schumaker (Hartford)

Brooke Deapen

April 22, 2011

Mike,just wanted you to know that your beautiful babies are okay,and looking more and more like you every day.I still can't believe your gone dude.Not a day goes by that I don't think about you.

Ryan Hagg

April 21, 2011

I am so sad I just found out , I remember hanging out with you and jamie and Shaun brown back when we were kids , I just want to pay my respect to you ,RIP you will be missed

Kari C.

January 13, 2011

I remember Mike as a peace keeper.My thoughts and prayers to you Mike and your family.

Brooke Deapen

December 30, 2010

Not a single day goes by that I don't think about you and the millions of memories with you from age 7.I miss you,we all do.Love you.

laura carpenter

November 30, 2010

the most huggable kid i ever met he was so sweet as a child n al though i didnt stay in contact like i should have - i do have the fondest of memorys of him that will be for ever kept rip mike

Holly Carlson

November 30, 2010

I will remember Michaels huge and sometimes mischevious smile (even when he was a baby). I am so sorry for everyones loss.

November 30, 2010

We didn't know Michael, but we know you Gail and the sympathy I feel in my heart for you is incredibly painful.We will do anything you need, just give the high sign. Our love and friendship to you and Tony and your families. Jo-Ann & Chuck

LOVE MOM

November 30, 2010

Your forever in our hearts.

Mom

November 30, 2010

I love you and miss you and will watch over your beautiful children with all my heart.Your hugs will be missed.

Karlye Gedney

November 26, 2010

mike you were a great guy and u will be miss

Stacey Grueter - Adamson

November 19, 2010

Can't find the right words to express my sadness and deepest sympathy for everyone affected, especially his kids. Mike, you left too soon, but will never be forgotten. You wll be missed.

Erin R

November 19, 2010

Mike was hillarious and good natured. I'm sad about this. :( My condolences to his family and friends.

Stacey Skrocki

November 19, 2010

Nothing but the funnest and fondest memories of my cousin will be held in my heart. I will miss his stories and affection for family very much. I'm sending a big warm hug to Alan, Gail, Ami, and Shane from Chicago.

Mason M

November 19, 2010

Mike was a great guy. He's going to missed by tons of people. My heart goes out to Shane, Amy and the rest of his family on this tough day.

Michelle Gilbank

November 18, 2010

...gone too soon. :'-(

Alyssa Preston

November 18, 2010

Mike, We Will Miss You. Ady, I love you.

Alyssa Preston

November 18, 2010

Mike, We will Miss You Dearly.

LAURA CARPENTER

November 18, 2010

FOR YOU MIKE LOVE LAURA

Ciera Harne

November 18, 2010

I love you Blythe! Call me 760.799.7184. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Always,
Ciera Harne

Megan Walter

November 18, 2010

So sad to hear of his passing, condolences to family and friends for your loss. his life will persevere and live on through the lives of his beautiful children.. Mike you will be missed..

kelly kamstra

November 18, 2010

I was shocked and saddened to hear of mike's passing. He will be missed...my heart and prayers go out to his family.

jamie hargate

November 18, 2010

Mike, we'll miss you dude always... prayers go out to your family.

November 18, 2010

Mike you will be missed! I will take good care of Kaylee! We love you! ~Amy~

Jessica Varner-Juarez

November 18, 2010

I am sending all my love and prayers to all the family and friends of Mike. Mike, you will be missed by so many, but when I think of you it will always make me smile.

Brooke Deapen

November 18, 2010

Mike,you were my first best friend I had as a kid.As the years passed,we always managed to keep our friendship going.thank you for giving me my best friend Lacy.I feel blessed that I will get to be a part of Jaden's life and remember you through her smile.I love you.

Brooke Deapen

November 18, 2010

Mike,you were the first friend I ever had.I can't get the image of us chasing each other around on the playground at the age of seven out of my mind.No matter where we were in life,our paths always crossed.From our amazing friendship,I gained my best friend Lacy,and our daughters became best friends.you guys are my family and we are heartbroken,but feel blessed that for the rest of my life I will get to see your smile in your daughters eyes and watch her grow .Chloe and Jaden share a bond like we did and I feel so good about that.I love you Mike.

Beth Hjorth

November 18, 2010

I was deeply saddened when I heard of Mike's passing, he will be missed very much! My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time.

Kevin Amidei

November 18, 2010

Mike, all of us at New Wave Home Audio & Video will miss you dearly. You were a great man, friend and father. You will be missed not only by us but most importantly your family. My wishes go out to Mike's family. God Bless You!

Lacy Soule

November 18, 2010

We will always remember the great times we had with you. Jaden and I will love you forever! When ever she smiles, I will be reminded of you.You will be greatly missed Mike. xoxo

tammy newton and family

November 18, 2010

MIKE YOU ILL BE FOREVER LOVED AND MISSED AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND MAY YOU TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING YOU HAVE A SPECIAL GUARDIAN ANGEL TO WATCH OVER YOU....IF ANYONE NEEDS ANYTHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW @ [email protected]

November 18, 2010

MIKE WE WILL LOVE AND MISS YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS BE REMINDED OF YOU THROUGH YOUR CHILDRENS SMILES,ETERNAL LOVE UNCLE DON & NANA

K Hardwick

November 18, 2010

Sad Sad Sad.

November 18, 2010

Michael, We will remember your lively spirit and loving heart. We love you all~ Gail, Al, Ami, Shane and Nana, and may you be comforted in such a tough time. We are praying. Debbi and Chris XO

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