Lewis J. Wetzel I

Hammond, IN

November 04, 1937 – July 29, 2022

Lewis J. Wetzel I, age 84, of Hammond passed away peacefully while camping at his "Happy Place" on Friday, July 29, 2022.

He is survived by his two daughters: Kathleen (David) Kwiatkowski of Schererville and Cindy (Bobby) Sullivan of Morocco; two sons: Stephen (Rosemarie) Wetzel of Crown Point and Lewis J. (Linda) Wetzel II of Jacksonville, Fl.; grandchildren: Brian Kwiatkowski, Nicole (Kyle) Wilbanks, Beth (Dalys) Menk, Melissa (Joshua) Fausnaught, Amanda (Jesse) Lock, Ryne Sullivan, Shyla Thomas, Lewis J. Wetzel III and Linda Wetzel; 17 great grandchildren; sister, Vera Sigley; numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

Preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patricia A. Wetzel (nee Swiger) parents: Ernest and Maymie Wetzel.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Bocken Funeral Home 7042 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, IN 46323 from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 5:00 p.m.

Lewis was a resident of Hessville for over 56 years. He was retired from Indiana Forge and Union Tank after many years of working as an electrician. He was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Hessville #3117.  Lewis enjoyed his weekends with good friends at Oak Lake Campground.

For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600, or www.bockenfunerals.com.