of North Little Rock, AR
April 16, 1941 - December 19, 2014
Robert M. Wetzler, 73, of North Little Rock passed away December 19, 2014. He was born April 16, 1941 to the late Eugene M. and Reba Skinner Wetzler.
He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Linda Kay Wetzler. Bob is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Patricia Lewis Wetzler; daughter, Wendy Byrne (Rickey) of North Little Rock; son, Wade A. Wetzler of Maumelle; grandchildren, Kayla Newman (Daniel), Cliff Prowse, Lindsey Byrne, great-grandchildren, Hadley Newman and Parker Osborne of North Little Rock; sisters, Carolyn Glover (Fred) of Cabot, Anita Allison (John) of Mount Vernon; and brother, Charles G. Wetzler (Dianne) of North Little Rock.
He was retired from Powers of Arkansas. He graduated from North Little Rock High School and served in the Arkansas Air National Guard. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and was a founding member of Bearhouse Hunting Club. He was also a Master Mason. Bob loved bluegrass and country music and delighted in regular trips to Mountain View to listen to music. He was of the Baptist faith and was devoted to his family, enjoying nothing more than spending time with them.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, 2 Natural Resource Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205, or the Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 22, 2014, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas (501-791-7400). Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., Sunday, at the Funeral Home.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens
Our family has always been so close! How many times were Grandma and Gene, both Wetzler families, the Allison's and the Glover's all piled into that one lake house with mattresses all over the floors and people sleeping on the screened in porch! Or gathered around a table playing cards after going to dinner together! All I have a good, fun memories with Uncle Bob and I will always think of him as a quiet gentle man. It was a pleasure being able to call him "uncle" for the past 42 years of my life. Rest in peace and without the pain and sickness you dealt with here on earth.
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May you find peace in the knowledge that he is no longer in pain.
Pat and family, we are saddened by the news about your Bob. It has been a joy getting to know you both and to experience the kindness of friendship from both of you. Please know that I will be praying for all of you in the coming days..I hope we will continue our friendship and can get to see you with Charles and Dianne. It is so obvious how important you both are to Charles and Dianne. I count you lucky in that and know that God will help you through whatever comes your way.
Loyally, your friends, Alice Jo and Rick Fresquez
Pat, Wade, Wendy, & all grandchildren, so sad about Bobby. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. No words can express the sadness we feel for all of you . He was such a sweet man and loved you all so much. Will be in touch soon. Love you all, Bobby, Judy, and Todd
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Bob was a joy to work with and held a wealth of knowledge. He will be missed.
Pat and family, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry about Bobby. He was the most gentle soul I have ever known. May God be with you all at this time.Wanda Loftis