James Patrick Vetzel

Death date: Mar 19, 2017

GMGC James Patrick Vetzel passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. James was a resident of Tucson, AZ and had previously lived in Rossville, IN. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Vetzel of Read Obituary

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J. Hollis

291w ago

Pat and I served together on the USS Richard S. Edwards (DD-950) in the mid 70's. He was a great friend, mentor and cohort. His wife Ginger and my wife were also good friends, Ginger taught Perla how to drive and Christina played with my 2 children a lot. I have pictures of Ginger and Christina taken during a trip to Sea Life Park. The last time I saw Pat was when he was stationed at NavMag Lualualei, it was good to rehash old times. I think of Pat frequently and I am sorry to learn of his passing. Rest in Peace, Shipmate. Jim Hollis

Marilynn

446w ago

Sent a Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum to the Vetzel family.

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Ifcu Staff

446w ago

Sent a Guiding Light Bouquet to the Vetzel family.

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Jacquie Wright

446w ago

Catherine and family,
Nothing can replace the loss of your father, my condolences to you all. Just know he is in a better place and pain free. In Gods loving hands. Prayers and love to you all

Jacquie Wright

446w ago

in honor of James.

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Mary Shular Hopper

446w ago

I saw the young boy grow into a fine man. His service to our Country was a credit to the United States Navy...especially his Vietnam service. I will miss our communications together; our sharing of jokes and news events. Rest at peace and in no more pain, my brother-in-law.

Joel Wilcox

446w ago

in honor of James.

Mary Handy

446w ago

Every Valentine's Day, he gave each woman in the office a box of chocolates. He loved his family and his kitty-cats! Jim was a wonderful man. He may have seemed rough around the edges, but was actually a big teddy bear.

Rachael & Eric Derudder

446w ago

Marilyn,
Eric and I are so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We always enjoyed his visits to the house. And we are forever grateful for introducing us to our first of many Maine Coons, Zuzu. Jim has been in our thoughts lately, and we hope he is now resting at peace. His feline family will surely miss him as well.
Sincerely,
Rachael and Eric DeRudder
Lafayette, IN

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