Carl W Wetzel

September 27, 1930 - June 2, 2017

Carl W Wetzel, age 86, of Barry Twp, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, June 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, September 27, 1930, in Mt Carmel, a son of the late William E Wetzel and the late Lottie E Hepler Wetzel. He worked in area coal mines prior to his retirement. He was a faithful member of Muir Foursquare Gospel Church, Muir. Carl enjoyed gardening, hunting, cutting wood, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Gladys Header Wetzel; an infant son Paul Wetzel; and two brothers, James Wetzel and Raymond Wetzel. He is survived by his wife Doris M Rabuck Wetzel, to whom he was married for 55 years. He is also survived by six daughters, Jamie Tyler of Tremont, June Greco and her husband Charles of Danville, Connie Smith and her husband Andrew of Christiansburg, VA, Donna Boyer and her husband Paul of Danville, Ann Beruck and her husband Al of Hegins, and Gladys Wetzel and her husband Damian of Hegins; son, Carl Wetzel, Jr and his wife Michelle of Barry Twp; sixteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Wetzel of Hegins; a sister, Ruth Zabor of Cupertino, CA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Muir Foursquare Gospel Church, Muir, on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 11:00 am, with Pastor Luke Heald and Pastor Gregory Mitchell officiating. Visitation was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday at the church. Burial was made in Barry Salem Cemetery, Weishample. Memorial contributions can be made to Muir Foursquare Gospel Church, 111 E Washington Ave, Tower City PA 17980. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.