David “Dave” Vernon Wetzel

David “Dave” Vernon Wetzel, 61, of Dannebrog, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Boelus, surrounded by his family, after fighting cancer courageously for four years.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 15, 2024 at the community center in Cairo.

Pastor Darrell Holzinger officiated.

Muscial selections included “He Walked on Water,” “Dad’s Old Number,” and “The Cowboy Rides Away.”

Pallbearers included Justin Wetzel, Nolan Wetzel, Mike Wetzel, Craig Wetzel, Daron Mamot, Cody Wetzel, and Brady Wetzel.

Honorary pallbearers included +Tim Wetzel, Tylor Robinson, Will Smith, Brad Santin, Shane Wetzel, Hayse Wetzel, Roper Wetzel, and John Wetzel.

Interment was in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Cairo. Classic cars were encouraged to be driven in the procession to the cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Casual attire was suggested for the funeral and visitation.

Jacobsen- Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul is assisting Dave’s family.

David was born on June 25, 1963, in Grand Island, to Vernon and Terese (Gravel) Wetzel. He grew up in Polk, and graduated from Stromsburg High School in 1981. He was united in marriage to Jennifer Sellmeyer in 1989, and through this marriage they raised four children. He enjoyed going to car shows and being outdoors. His hobbies included fishing and hunting, along with team roping. He had a particular way of dancing which will forever be remembered by the family. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his family. He would have given anything to have more time on this earth with his kids and grandkids. Dave was a family man who will be missed by all who knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Justin (Bobbi) Wetzel of Dannebrog, Nolan Wetzel of Dannebrog, Taylor Wetzel (Connor Donscheski) of Cairo, and John (Kristi) Wetzel of Cairo; grandchildren, William, Mackenzie, Hazel, Waylon, and Claycee; brothers, Mike Wetzel (Dianne Danhauer) of Dannebrog, Craig (Deon) Wetzel of Dannebrog; sister, Tammy (Daron) Mamot of St. Libory; sister-in-law, Sadie Wetzel of Cairo; friend, Jennifer Sellmeyer of Boelus. nephews and nieces, Shane Wetzel (Brianna Hansen), Cheyenna (Keiotey) Stenhouse, Audrie (Tylor) Robinson, Karlie (Brad) Santin, Hayse Wetzel, Racole Wetzel, Roper Wetzel, Makayla (Will) Smith, Cody (Cydney) Wetzel, Brady Wetzel, and Lindsay Wetzel (Dion Fecht).

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tim Wetzel; and grandparents.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.jacobsengreenway. com