Alfred Wetzel
Alfred Wetzel

Obituary of Alfred John Wetzel

88, died peacefully on July 5, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Casmiera Alfreda "Kay" Wetzel; two daughters; Debra Yackey (Steve) of Louisville, KY and Tami Cron (Mark) of Maple Valley, WA, five grandsons; William Yackey (Katelyn), Joseph Yackey (Mandy), Daniel Yackey, Scott Cron (Christy) and Michael Cron (Alexandra) and one great grandchild William Yackey. Born on Sept 29, 1928 to Augusta and Anthony Wetzel in Gloucester City, NJ, Jack attended Gloucester Catholic HS, Villanova University ('49) and the University of Notre Dame. He faithfully served our country as a Lt in the US Navy from '48-'55. He had a career in Engineering and Energy Management in the Naval Aero Engine Lab and Bendix Corp (Allied Signal) Aerospace division, which gave them the opportunity to travel the world together. Jack and Kay spent most of their married life raising their family in Niles, MI, active in many civic and social organizations, including Brandywine School Board (President), Jaycees and choral groups. After retiring in 1992, they moved permanently to Redington Shores, FL where Jack enjoyed playing bridge, golf and serving faithfully on the condo board until his passing. He also was very active at his home church, St. Jerome Catholic Church, serving as lector/reader. Jack was loved by all for his generous and giving spirit, and will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Mass will be held at St Jerome Catholic Church on Monday, July 17 at 10am, burial with Military Honors at Bay Pines National Cemetery in Bay Pines, FL. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Jack's memory to St Jerome Catholic Church, Largo, FL.
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Memorial Mass

JUL 17. 10:00 AM St. Jerome Catholic Church 10895 Hamlin Blvd. Largo, FL, US, 33774

Committal Service with Military Honors

JUL 18. 02:15 PM Bay Pines National Cemetery 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/baypines.asp Bay Pines, FL, US, 33708

Interment

Bay Pines National Cemetery 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/baypines.asp Bay Pines, FL, 33708
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