Harry David Wetzel

About Harry

Harry David Wetzel, 76, of Bemidji, MN died Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN.

He was born on September 24, 1945, in Morristown, MN, the son of Earl and Luella (Schramm) Wetzel. He was raised on a farm near Kilkenny, MN. He graduated from Waterville High School, and went on to attend Mankato State College, where he received a degree in Industrial Education. He taught school in Medelia, MN, and Owen-Withee Public Schools.

He married Sarah Allen in 1966 in North Morristown, MN. He attended the Menomonie Stout University in Wisconsin, and received his Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts.

He began a dairy farm and farmed for 15 years until 1991. He moved to Winona, MN, where he began a business in Construction General Contracting, called H.D. Construction. Harry never retired but when he needed to slow down he and Sarah moved to Bemidji, MN in 2002, where he continued to build and install custom cabinets.

He was an active member of the Aardahl Lutheran Church, serving on the Church Council. He enjoyed wood-working, wood turning, and making wooden objects for family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting, camping, gardening, traveling, and especially fishing. He loved spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his: Wife, Sarah Wetzel of Bemidji, MN,

Children, Robin (Sarah) Wetzel of Eau Claire, WI,

Michelle (Scott) Copeland of Yuma, AZ,

Jay (Kathrine) Wetzel of Winona, MN,

Diane Bendel of LaCrosse, WI,

Grandchildren, Levi Copeland of Yuma, AZ,

Austin Copeland of Flagstaff, AZ,

Eric Wetzel of Eau Claire, WI,

Ethan “Bob” Wetzel of Eau Claire, WI,

Adalyn Wetzel of Winona, MN<

Kaitlin Bendel of LaCrosse, WI,

Siblings, Kenneth (Mary) Wetzel of Waterville, MN,

Barbara (Win) Lutz of Janesville, MN,

Keith (Roxanne) Wetzel of Elysian, MN,

Kathy (Tim) Hager of Medford, MN,

Sister-in-law, Mary Wetzel of Waterville, MN,

Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Robert Wetzel.

memorial service

Memorial Services for Harry

May 21, 2022

Aardahl Lutheran Church 2920 Van Buren Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home