John Eugene Wetzel, 76, of Rayne Township, died at his home on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born in
Indiana on May 10, 1945, he was a son of the late Russell Wetzel and Cora Mumau Wetzel.

A graduate of Marion Center High School he worked many years as a heavy equipment operator for the
Mears Coal Company. He later worked as a mechanic for Wampum Hardware. John had also served in
the Army National Guard.

He was an outdoorsman, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an avid gardener. He was a past
president of the Dynamic Singles Club. John was known by many and was friends with everyone. He
dearly loved his family and friends.

He is remembered by his two children: Robert Wetzel, Sr., Marion Center and Lori Ann Glatfelter (and
her significant other, Kraig Ford), New Oxford, PA. Also surviving John are his two grandsons, Robert L.
Wetzel, Jr. and John C. Wetzel, both of Marion Center. His surviving siblings are: Louise McDivitt
(significant other, Earl), Starford; Carl Wetzel (Clarissa), New Castle; Mary Grigg, Frederick, MD; Bonnie
Weaver (Willard), Georgeville; Richard Wetzel (Barb), Marion Center and Leah Dean (Brian),
Lucernmines. Other surviving family members include John’s many nieces, nephews, great nieces and
great nephews. He is also missed by his loving companion, JoAnn McDermott, Apollo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Evon McCoy.

Friends will be received Friday, January 14 th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral
Home & Crematory of Indiana. A private memorial service has been planned for his family.

Due to allergies in the Wetzel Family, memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Four Footed
Friends or to the Marion Center Fire Department.

Online condolences may be made at: www.rbfh.net .