John M. Wetzl Jr. 1949-2019

He was born Sept. 12, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of John M. and Helen J. McNally Wetzl Sr.

He was a 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School. He was of the Christian faith.

John served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy, aboard the Aircraft Carrier, USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67).

John was a produce manager. John loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. John enjoyed fishing and model railroading, but his greatest joy was being a loyal and passionate fan of the Cleveland Browns.

John is survived by his children, Gloria Hayter of Hanoverton, Paul (Carly) Wetzl of Hubbard, Chasity (Eugene) Billings of Niles, John (Emma) Wetzl III of Boardman, William (Sundai) Wetzl of Cincinnati, Camelia (Stephen) Ebert of Girard and Timothy Wetzl of Niles; his sisters, Jeanne (John) Himes of Poland and Marion (James) Cleary of Austintown; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

John’s wife, the former Teresa L. Misel, whom he married Sept. 12, 1980, died July 27, 2016.

Besides his parents and wife, John was preceded in death by his daughter, Bridget Wetzl; his brothers, James and William Wetzl; and an infant brother.

Friends may call 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown chapel, with a funeral service to begin at noon.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneral homes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

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