- Date Of Birth: February 4, 1939
- Date Of Death: June 25, 2018
- State: Maryland
Charles Kenneth “Kenny” Wetzel, 79, of Emmitsburg, MD died on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA. Born February 4, 1939 in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Elizabeth (Eyler) Wetzel.
Kenny was a life-long resident of Emmitsburg. He worked during his younger years at Freeman Shoe Factory in Emmitsburg until it closed.
Surviving are brothers, Edward Wetzel and wife Patsy of Emmitsburg, and John “Jake” Wetzel and wife Mary Lou of Rouzerville, PA; sisters, Shirley Moser and husband Charlie, and Linda Humerick and husband Sonny, all of Emmitsburg; sisters-in-law, Martha and Nancy Wetzel, both of Emmitsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Kenny was predeceased by brothers, Russell Wetzel and his son Rusty, Robert “June” Wetzel, Ronnie Wetzel, his wife Darlene and their daughter Michelle; sisters, Ruth Andrew and her husband Dan, Betty Miller and her husband Buster, and Mary Frances Diehl and her husband Harry.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at The Gardens of Gettysburg Nursing Home for the patience and care they provided.
