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SHAWANO EVENING LEADER
Monday, Sept, 21,1964

EDWIN WETZEL RITES WEDNESDAY

Edwin Wetzel, 69, retired town of Herman farmer, died Sunday after an illness of several years. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Elias Lutheran church, town of Herman. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Wetzel was born June 13, 1895 at Tigerton; the son of
the late Mr. & Mrs. Paul Wetzel. He lived at Bowler until moving to his farm in 1927. He was a World War I veteran. He was married to Olga Kroll at Rhinelander on June 26, 1930. They resided on their farm until 2 years ago. A progressive farmer, Wetzel took great pride in his cattle. He was also an active member of Elias Lutheran church.

Survivors include his wife, a son David on the home farm,
and 3 daughters. They include Joan, Mrs. William Lima, New York; Judith; Mrs. Jack Koehler, Milwaukee, and Claire, Mrs. Ronald Hirsch, Kenosha. There are 6 grandchildren.

Two sisters also survive. They are Mrs. Jack Meyers;
Clintonville, and Mrs. Meta Marquardt, Rt. 1, Gresham.