Richard E. Wetzel “Dick”

On October 10, 2022 of Whiting, NJ. Age 88. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Whitby). Devoted father of Richard Wetzel, Jr. (Diana), Christine Miller (Michael), Mark Wetzel (Brenda), Julie Troyan (Mark), the late Stephen Wetzel, the late Michael Wetzel, and the late Teri Monica Wetzel. Loving grandfather of Heather (Neil), Robert (Devyn), Michele (Michael), Samantha, Olivia, Stephen, Jr. (Emily), Nicole, Elisha, Grace, Michael, Jr. (Darlene), Kimberly (Edward), Jennifer (William), Christopher (Leesa), Melanie (Frank), and Geoffrey (Mary). Proud great-grandfather of 25. Dear brother of the late William Wetzel and the late Normajean Hancock.

Richard married the love of his life, Ruth, in 1954 and they were married for 67 years. His family was his world. He loved his large family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved having the titles of Dad, Grandpop and Pop Pop. He had many cherished memories of summers in Ocean City and Wildwood Crest, teaching his grandchildren how to body surf in the ocean, playing basketball out back, family gatherings at the big brown house on the hill, and watching the sun set with his beloved wife. He was a snowbird for many years spending the winter months in Dunedin, FL and loved calling his children and letting them know he was still wearing shorts.

Richard was a proud US Army Veteran. He worked at the Pentagon for three years as a Cryptographer. After the service, he worked at Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Chester, PA for 29 years as a Paymaster. He then worked at Temple University Hospital as the Director of Accounts Payable until his retirement. 

He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation Saturday 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Rd., Washington Twp. Funeral service 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael Wetzel’s memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 528 Fellowship Rd., Suite B, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.

“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”