Richard L. Wetzel

Richard L. Wetzel, age 84, of Council Bluffs passed away June 28, 2015 at CHI Mercy Hospital. He was born in Harlan, Iowa on May 10, 1931 to the late Lee E. and C. Edythe (Constable) Wetzel. Richard graduated from Irwin High School with the class of 1949. During the Korean War, he served his country in the United States Army as a surveyor in Germany. He was a skilled carpenter and was the owner/operator of Wetzel Home Improvement for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Roger Wetzel Jr.; brother, Gary Wetzel. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alma Wetzel; children, Roger Wetzel and his wife Sandy, Lorraine Romey and her husband Stan, Ronald Wetzel, Lynnette Kinney and her husband Rawlin, Rolyn Wetzel and his wife Cheryl, Richard D. Wetzel and his wife Gale; 17 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Visitation is Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service is Friday 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home followed by a luncheon in the community room at Hoy-Kilnoski. The family will direct memorials.