Roy Lee Wetzel, age 88, of Glasgow, Montana passed away April 22, 2019 at Valley View Home.
Roy was born in Malta, Montana September 3, 1930 to his parents Ernest and Theresa (Pecora) Wetzel. Along with his brother Ray, he grew up in the Malta/Glasgow area. After the death of his mother in 1942, he resided with his grandparents Luis and Leona Pecora in Glasgow. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1950.
He married Ione Collings in 1952 and they raised their five children here; Royanne Somers, Rene’ Morth Siler, Wade Wetzel, Dan (Kerry) Wetzel and Lisa Lehner.
Roy served in the National Guard. He was active in the community participating in Kiwanis, Elks, Glasgow Sports Club, Glasgow Football Chain Gang, Valley View Home Board, Glasgow School Board and served as a fireman for many years. He was a loving father, husband, son, uncle, and grandfather. He worked delivering milk and managing Vita Rich Dairy while providing up-keep on his many rentals in Glasgow. They bought Glasgow Auto Safety Center in 1978. Ione and Roy built one of the first cabins at the Pines and loved to spend time there. Ione passed away in 1998.
Their grandchildren are Jace and Brady Lehner, James and Dan Morth, Tanya (Luke) Renner, Beau (Bethany), Tyler and Casey (Brandie) Somers, Tiffany and Cassidy Wetzel. Great-grandchildren are Nyah and Naomi Somers, Alice and Sullivan Somers and Kellen Renner.
In 2004, he married his lifelong friend Beverly Gallagher. Roy and Bev enjoyed many summers together at the cabin and she cared for him as his health declined. From that marriage he was blessed with an extended family including Florann Hannesson of Glasgow, Colleen McAlmond (Ronnie) of Florence MT and Dean Farrington (Maria) of Alamogordo NM, six grandkids, sixteen great-grandkids and two great-great-grandkids, he is also survived by a step-sister Gayla Barbier of Coeur d’Alene, ID.
Roy was also preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Ray and daughter, Rene’.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday April 26, 2019
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday April 27, 2019
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave. No.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Reception
2:30
Saturday April 27, 2019
First Lutheran Church
641 Scond Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday April 26, 2019
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday April 27, 2019
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave. No.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Reception
2:30
Saturday April 27, 2019
First Lutheran Church
641 Scond Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana
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MIKE SLAATS says
So sorry to hear about Roy. He will be truly missed. He was a great asset to me when He worked for me at United Building Centers. He was a hard worker and always had a sense of humor. He and Ione always welcome us in their home. I am sorry that I will be out of town this weekend and will not be able to attend any of the services. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family members during this time.
Mike and Sarah Slaats
Bo Baker says
I was sad to hear of Roy’s passing. I grew up at the Pines when Roy was building his cabin. He was the resident rattlesnake killer and whenever somebody saw a rattlesnake, they would yell for Roy and he would come and take care of the problem! As a 10 year old, when somebody grabs a rattlesnake by the tail and head and smacks it against a tree, that is a memory I will never forget! He was a legend and the Pines won’t be the same without him!
It was fun growing up with the whole Wetzel family at the lake and I have many fond memories of Roy.
The Baker family thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Bo Baker
michael barbier says
FROM MIKE AND GAYLA BARBIER: As Roy`s younger half-sister, we shared the same father. Now As I reminisce, I am reminded of many memorable times spent with Roy and the family. He was always a loving and caring Brother.
Mike had known Roy for over 40 years. Mike fondly recollects Roy`s dry, sense of humor. Mike will always treasure the times they spent fishing together. We will sadly miss him and wish to send sincere condolences to Beverly and family.
Renee Garsjo Janhunen says
My memories of Roy also go back to the Pines. Roy and Ione were close family friends along with their children. We spent hours together in the summers on the water or building our cabin. Roy was such a gentle man with a great laugh. I know he will be missed by so many.
Sending love and prayers to his family. God Bless.
Renee
Scott and Karla Geda says
Our most sincere sympathies. He will be truly missed. All our love and prayers. ❤️ The Gedas.