"My condolences to David's family and friends. I remember him as a very kind and helpful man . He always helped me pickup my chairs after the parade before he and Judi left. He was friendly and had good stories to share. Myself and those who knew him will miss him."
In loving memory of
David Elmer Wetzel
January 18, 1954 - November 24, 2014
FOUNTAIN CITY
David Elmer Wetzel, 61 of Fountain City, died Monday, November 24, 2014 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
David was born January 18, 1954 in Winona to Roy and Virginia (Addelman) Wetzel. He graduated from Winona Senior High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. David worked for Dairyland Power Cooperative in Alma for 35 years.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting. You could always count on David if you needed help; whether it was a ride to somewhere or help with a construction project or fixing things. David was incredibly handy and could fix just about anything.
He is survived by his brother, Rick (Ann Williamson) of Winona; sister, Jeanne (John Ragland) Ward; longtime companion, Judi Wetzel; niece Chris (Bob Roskos) Wetzel; nephew, Dustin Wetzel and numerous friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Wetzel and sister, Judy Gile.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Friday, November 28 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Witoka Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Kozlowski, Bob Roskos, Mike Hundt, Carl Parnow, Bruce Huber, Don Addelman, Harley Stoltz and Tim Glowczewski.
Please share a memory of David, sign his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/544089
Tributes
"Dave we had a lot of good times down @ Dodge Ice Fishing Contest and Dylan and I will never forget that. Now it's time for us to get our names called for the door prizes half as many times as you. Thank you so much for those Memories. Also the stories and tall tails that we traded about hunting, fishing and girls. Thank you for your service to our country and to the Family and Loved ones Past and Present you have our deepest Simpathy!!!!"
"A truly great person to work with. on any given bad day I could count on you to make me smile. you will be missed and remembered always."
"Rest in peace Incle david AKA DEW, We will all miss you very much..."