William (Bill) Michael Wetzig, 66, a patriotic veteran with 22 years of military service and 37 years total federal service passed on July 21, 2023. Lifetime member of the prestigious 82nd Airborne Division Association. He was the father of two, Angela Thomas and Adrienne Benham, devoted grandfather of three: Ethan and Trystan Thomas, and Cooper Benham. Brother to John and Jim Wetzig, and Kathy Paliokaitis.
Always willing to help anyone in time of need. Joins his twin brother, Bob (Robert), in eternal life.
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My dearest best friend I wish I could have helped you. I will miss you beyond belief. Rest in peace my bestie. Say hi to Bob.
I knew you since 1977, you not only were my brother in law back then but also my friend. Thru out the years we always stayed friends. Your were a great uncle to my sons! Your now in heaven in peace with Bob and my son Bobby. Will miss you dearly!
I miss you so much and I’ll think of you often especially during thunderstorms and when the new season of Curse of Oak Island starts. I feel so sad that you left us so early but also bexause I’m losing the foundation to my sanity. I know Bob probably welcomed you with a big pot of goulash and fat hamburgers and your both watching over us and guiding us in betweendvd movies. I hope you found the peace that you were looking for. I will always treasure our time together and save me a couple fat hamburgers. See you soon! Love John
My dearest wingman, you were always there for me through think and thin. I met you in 1993 and from then we had a strong bond. I love you Bill! Thank you for being there emotionally for the kids and I. You were a wonderful uncle and godfather to our kids. I cannot believe you were called home one year and eight months from Bob. But I am sure the two of you are thinking of ways to prank me like always. I will miss our deep talks, our just being there for each other. I pray in some way I helped a little. Thank you for accepting me for who I am and for always calling me sis. And also for being my weather man! You were more than a brother in law to me, you were the brother I always wanted. Bob was so proud of you and wanted to be like you. I told you that after he passed. He said I am so proud to be Bills twin! We miss you!!! You just talked to Angelina the Sunday before. Always there to give them advice and step in for Bob . Rest in enternity with your twin Bob and you nephew Bobby and all our families. Love your sister in law Kim (Sis)
Words can not describe how I feel about losing you, Uncle Bill. You were my favorite! We were just planning out dinners for when Gordon, the kids and I came out to FL. I hope Dad was the first to greet you in eternal life. I miss you both so much. Thank you for always being so supportive, caring and always thoughtful. Love you always.
I pray your soul is now at peace.
You will be missed my friend.
Uncle Billy. I cannot describe how heartbroken I felt to hear you had passed. I found myself calling you, hoping it was a sick prank. Unfortunately, it wasn’t. But now I hope and pray everyday that you are at peace with my father. I hope you are both happy to be together again. I will still listen to the advice you gave me about school, etc. I won’t let you down. So watch over me and guide me in the right direction. Then one day when we meet again, I’ll know I did you proud. My favorite heavenly twins, rest in everlasting peace. You both deserve the world and more. Wait for me now! I’ll give you both a big hug when I see you again. <3
With our condolences to the Wetzig family, and to our grandfather John Wetzig, for the loss of his brother that God gives him strength to overcome this time of sorrow. May God put eternal peace upon to Bob Wetzig. And may God help and bless the Wetzig family through the state of sorrow. Amen.
With our condolences to the Wetzig family, and to our grandfather John Wetzig, for the loss of his brother that God gives him strength to overcome this time of sorrow. May God put eternal peace upon to Bill Wetzig. and with his late brother Bob, as they may have eternal peace with each other. And may God help and bless the Wetzig family through the state of sorrow. Amen.
Bill, we had a lot of great times and laughs. I will always hold those memories fondly. I miss you my friend. Rest in peace.
My dearest brother in law and wingman. I miss you so much. You have always been there for us since 1993 . I chose you as my daughter Nicole’s Godfather and my kids were so blessed to have you in there lives. You were there for us when we lost Bob, emotionally and when we got to see each other lots of hugs. You were my best friend! Someone I admired and even when I just needed to cry you sit on the phone with me. I cannot believe we lost you one year and 8 months after Bob. I’m at peace knowing you are back with your twin. You were my wingman and.i was your sis. We love you so much Bill and.you have always been there through thick and thin. I think of all the pranks you and Bob played on me , I laugh and cry.rest in eternity with your twin Bob my husband and all our family that’s there. I know you will help guide me and the kids. A wonderful uncle, godfather, brother in law, dad and fiance .
Love Kimberly (sis)
Uncle Billy. I cannot express how heartbroken I was and still am to hear that you passed away. I found myself calling you, hoping it was some sort of sick prank. Unfortunately, it was not. I hope you and my father have reunited. I hope you both got to hug and catch up. I hope and pray that you’re at peace. I will not take your advice lightly about school,etc. I will make sure to take it to heart. I will work hard so I need you to watch over me and guide me in the right direction. That way when we meet again, I’ll know I did you proud. One day, I’ll see you both again. Wait for me now! When I get there, I’ll give you both a big hug. I need to know that you’ll be waiting for me and that I’ll see you again. Watch over all of us and rest in everlasting peace, my favorite heavenly twins. Love always, Eena <3
It honestly really shocked me to hear that you passed away, Uncle Bill. I’m really not the best with words and honestly I can’t think of much to say, but thank you. For the times that you talked with me when I was down and needed someone to talk to. It really meant a lot to me then. And I miss you a ton, but I know you will be watching over us with Dad up there. Fly high, Uncle Bill. Love you.
My sincerest condolences to the Wetzig Family for the loss of my brother Bill. Hermano, we came to become good friends and a support system for each other. I wish you would have called as in the past to talk things through. I will really miss you and pray that you are at peace. I thank you for your 22 years of Army Honorable Service to this Great Nation. I promise to keep track of MIA/POW CPL Joseph Wetzig for his return home. Today is your 67th Birthday and 1st one in Heaven. God Bless you and R.I.P.
My deepest condolences to the Wetzig family to his daughters and grandchildren. May God’s peace be upon you. My partner in crime I can’t believe you’re gone. Always checking up on me even after you retired. Always a gentleman and caring person. My heartaches for you. I hope and pray you’re resting peaceful in heaven. RIH love and miss you for eternity.
To my brother Bill,
As your only sister, I will love you always.
Today would have been your 67th birthday.
Your unexpected passing has everyone in
shock and disbelief.
That being said, I choose to focus on the
good things.
I miss you Bill, and I hope that you’re at peace.
I also hope that you’re with mom and dad, Bob,
our grandparents and all our family and friends.
Love Always,
your sister Kathy ❤️😘
We hope your singing in the Angels choir and surfing the clouds. May your soul Rest In Peace. Terry & Sandra Link
Bill, let it be known that every pizza (and grilled onions) will be a continued reminder to myself, of you.
I am forever grateful for the care you truly had for your daughters and their children. May they not forget.
Sincerely sorry to the Wetzig family members – through so many losses.
Your restless soul has now found eternal serenity.
I will miss you always. And I will stay upset.
Prayers of comfort to all of Bill’s family.
No more pain or sorrow Bill.
We will miss you our friend.
My condolences to the Wetzig family. Special prayers to his daughters and grandchildren who he adored and were his world. To his family, friends, and all those he deeply cared for: Praying for peace, comfort, and courage during this difficult time and may your lifelong memories help bring you these and more. Bill is still ever present in your life and pray you are able to experience his love and embrace from his eternal place. Bill, you were such a caring person and beautiful soul- a genuine human being with a heart of gold. I was blessed to know you. You had such a positive, long standing impact on so many colleagues, even after retirement. Thank you for your friendship. You are missed. Rest in peace.