Obituary Robert H Wetzel
Robert Herman Wetzel, age 92, passed away February 25, 2024 after a short illness.
Bob was born in Forsyth, Montana. October 4, 1931 to his parents Gustay E Wetzel and Helen DeBeaumont Wetzel.
Bob served three years in the Coast Guard and left with an honorable discharge. He also served in the National Guard.
Bob was a co-owner of the Stockman Bar in Livingston Montana during the late 1960’s and early 70’s.
Bob married the love of his life, Dawn E (Haug) on September 23, 1984 in Elko, Nevada.
They moved to Seattle, Washington with the BNSF. Living there about 5 years until Bob was able to transfer back to his hometown in Glendive, Montana.
Bob and Dawn purchased a nice farm west of Glendive where they started the horse, cow, peacock, chicken thing as farmers do.
Bob retired from BNSF in 2000.
They stayed on the farm until 2021 when they moved to Helena to be closer to family and medical facilities.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Dawn. Brother-in-law Dean(Reyna) Woodring. Step-children Basil(Sherity) Jones, Michael Jones, Tamra Jones, Tracy(Tony) Counts, Terri(Jess) Whiteside.
Six Grandchildren Channon Jones, Elisha(Lexi) Jones, Kristine(Jason) Popelka, Steven Jones, Stephanie Beale, Levi(Kaci) Counts. Seven Great Grandchildren Wilek & Eowyn Popela, Kaitlyn & Dominic Beale, Ava Jones, Ruby Marx and Sunny Counts. Also, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Preceding Bob in death were his parents and his brothers Edward and Rodney. And one grandson, Eric Jones.
Funeral Services to be at a later time.
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Ed Rule says
Bob was my supervisor at BNSF Glendive Roundhouse. I greatly liked and respected him. Rest in Peace.
Carrie Hargis says
I have such fond memories of Bob! He worked with my dad (Jack Phillips) at our Springdale ranch. My sister and I loved to go there and spend time during calving and in the spring during roundups and branding. I remember the stallion he had. His name was “Frenchie” and Bob had trained him to jump into the back of the pickup! I was about 7 or 8 and thought that was so amazing! Bob would always indulge my awe of the fancy saddle and bridle he got from (I think) Slim Pickens. It had a stand in the living room at Springdale and I would always want to look at and touch it. It was so pretty! Although I was very young, my memories of him are of a kind, hardworking and fun to be around kind of man. My thoughts go out to his family as I’m sure he will be greatly missed.
Ben Gavne says
Bob had such a great cense of humor. I worked with him on the railroad. When he first came onboard he had to see our shop superintendent for his orientation. When he came down to the shop he said that guy was discriminating against me. He told me I had to wear safety glasses and I only have one ear. He was a great guy to be around. He will be missed by so many