Gary Wetter

Gary Wetter

September 16, 1945 - December 27, 2018

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Gary D. Wetter, 73, of Platteville, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Southwest Health Center Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where chapel military rites will be accorded by VFW Post #5274 and American Legion Post #42. Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, or from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Memorials may be made to the Gary Wetter Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Gary was born on September 16, 1945 at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, son of Donald W. and Edith E. (Harris) Wetter. He graduated from Platteville High School in 1963 and went to work in Rockford, Illinois for a short while. It was in 1963, when he met Rosena Hying, who was introduced to Gary by her mother, Charlotte Hying. Gary was united in marriage to Rosena on July 6, 1968 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Gary was drafted into the United States Army in 1965 and served in Vietnam from June 1966 – 1967. Gary received a purple heart and bronze star with the V for his service for our country. Gary started working for the City of Platteville Water and Sewer Department on July 21, 1968 and retired on August 1, 2003 after 35 years. After retiring he mowed lawns until his health would not allow it any more. Gary always enjoyed a good visit with family and friends, fishing, gambling and traveling to Vegas. For many years he liked to follow his son, Steve, racing dirt track. Gary was a member of the American Legion.

Gary is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosena, two sons, Gary M. (Nicki) Wetter, Steve (Cindy) Wetter; daughter, Sandy (Bret) Okones; nine grandchildren, Candace (Chris) Hollis, Jill Wetter, Cortney Wetter, Scott Wetter, Brennan O'Neill, Hailee Wetter, Marty O'Neill, Dede Okones, and Kenedi Okones; one great-grandson, Jacob Hollis and one great-granddaughter due in March; two brothers, Dennis (Kathy) Wetter and David (LuAnn) Wetter; two sisters, Janet Brinkman and Susie Wetter; sister-in-law, Becky Wetter and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bill and brothers-in-law, Booner Brinkman and Charles Larson.

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Anna Pennington
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I would like,to express my sympathy to the family of Gary. He was,a very kind man and always had a smile to share. We will especially miss seeing him riding his,garden tractor uo and,down Karla St.
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Judith A Martens
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I was a classmate of Gary. I extend my kind thoughts to Gary’s family and friends.
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Ann Weigel
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Sending my prayers for all of you at the loss of Gary. May wonderful memories fill your hearts with peace and love always.
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Tina Davies
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Sending my deepest sympathies to all of Gary's family. May you find comfort in the many memories you share with friends and family.
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Dan & Caroline Freiburger
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Gary was an amazing person. He was always available to help out anyone. Being close friends with his son Steve meant that he treated our family as family. His love for Rosie, family and friends was overwhelming. He will be missed dearly. God Bless.
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Bill Roye
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When we were young Gary and I served together in combat, in Vietnam, he was a buddy of mine. I remember Gary as a good, easygoing kid with a great and frequent laugh. I'm glad to know he lived his life with a good wife and raised a fine, large, loving family. He was a good guy, a husband, father, grandfather and friend to be proud of. Gary was a hero.

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