Robert Wetzel

Biography

Robert L. "Robby" Wetzel, age 66 of Lancaster died Friday December 23, 2011 at The Pickering House. He was a retired 30 year employee of the City of Lancaster in the Cemetery Department.

He is survived by his wife of 35 ½ years, Sally A. Wetzel; daughter, Robin (Tony) Seckman; sons, John “Eddie” (Karen) Wetzel and Adam (Jessica) Wetzel all of Lancaster; step-daughters, Lona (Jeff) Boch, Sugar Grove; Lori Chaney and fiancé Jay Skaggs, Londonderry, OH; 15 grandchildren, Derek Seckman, A.J. Seckman, Mindy Seckman, Maria Robinson, Miranda Wetzel, Tesila Wetzel, John Wetzel Jr., Courtney Wetzel, Adam Wetzel Jr., Caitlin Wetzel, Abby Saunders, Alex Mathias, Willy Boch, Ethan Chaney and Nathan Skaggs; 4 great grandchildren, Jessie, Casey, Jacob and Nevaeh; brother, John Wetzel, Somerset; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Gracie Wetzel; sister Violet Wetzel; and an infant brother John.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 am at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Lancaster with Rev. Karl Hartmann officiating. Burial will follow in Tarlton Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to The Pickering House in Robby’s memory.

Funeral Service

Tuesday December 27, 2011 , 10:30 AM at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Calling Hours

Monday December 26, 2011 , 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Calling Hours

Monday December 26, 2011 , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home