Nevin O Wetzel

Nevin O. Wetzel, 83, of Topton, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013, in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where he resided since May, 2011. He was the husband of Anna M. (Miller) Wetzel. They were married October 5, 1957.

Born in Longswamp Township, he was a son of the late Alvin H. and Verna M. (Romig) Wetzel. He was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Bally. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean War. He was a self-employed upholsterer of Wetzel Upholstery from 1960 to 1977. He then worked for Knoll International from 1977 until his retirement in 1995.

He is survived by Wife, Daughter, Loretta A. (Wetzel) Sysak, Bethlehem; Sons, Ronald J. Wetzel, Huff’s Church, fiancé of Kathy A. (Short) Hawk, Lindenwold, NJ, Gary F., husband of Allison (Cropper) Wetzel, Blandon, Anthony T. Wetzel, Fleetwood, companion of Monica D. Kunkel, Topton. Other survivors include 4 Sisters, and 6 Brothers. There are also 7 Grandchildren, Benjamin, Daniel and Shannon Sysak, Matthew and Stephanie Wetzel, and Blake and Kimberly Wetzel. He was pre-deceased by a brother and a sister.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, September 16, 2013, at 10:30 AM in Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, 610 Pine Street, Bally. Inurnment will follow in the parish cemetery with Military honors provided by Ray A. Master Post 217 American Legion, Topton. Friends may call Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church.

The family requests contributions be made to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, PO Box C, Bally, PA 19503-9651. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, PA.