Danny Joe Wetzel, Sr. 74, a Northland resident of Kansas City, MO passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 with his loving family at his side. Danny was born October 3, 1946 to Charles H. and Grace M. (Franklin) Wetzel in Keytesville, MO.
He was a veteran of the United States Army; Danny was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era.
Danny enjoyed fishing for catfish, mushroom hunting, cooking, building decks, bowling at Gladstone Bowl, driving in the Demolition Derby’s, watching the K.C. Royals play baseball, working crossword puzzles and scratch-off-tickets. His passion was playing horse shoes; especially as a member of the Liberty Horseshoe Club for 15 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Kathy Wetzel; six children: Danny Wetzel, Jr (Jessica); Holly Phipps (Michael); Robert Wetzel; Kevin Wetzel (Dione); Ginger Candler and Daniel Candler; fourteen grandchildren: 14 great-grand-children; six siblings: Ronald Wetzel; Charles A. Wetzel; Duane Wetzel; Dorothy “Dottie” Alexander; Michael Wetzel and Brenda Wicker; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Margie Wetzel; two brothers: Jack Wetzel and John Wetzel; two sisters: Debbie Lackey and Cheryl Bowles.
The public may pay their respects and sign the Register book from 10:00 a.m., – 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, MO. Due to the Corona virus pandemic and Platte County Health Department restrictions, the family will not be present during this time.
There will be a private Funeral Service for immediate family only. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at East Slope Cemetery with military honors in Riverside, MO. All attendees will be required to wear a mask and comply with social distancing at the cemetery. Memories of Danny and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
So sorry to learn of Danny’s passing. He was such a good friend, and will be missed by me and so many others. If their is anything I can do to help don’t hesitate to let me know. Let the lord comfort you’re family and guide them thru this
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Kevin, Dione, Devin and family- May years of wonderful memories sustain you all in the days ahead
Danny was more than my daughter’s father in law; he was very good friend and neighbor and Dean’s “buddy”. Many memories around the picnic table with Kathy and Danny and a couple of road trips we made ! Will cherish my memories of him. Love to all the family.
So very sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories!
So sorry for loss. We are praying for you and your family. Terry worked with Danny for many years and knew many of his family members.
Terry and Joy Donnelly.
Sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. I first met him in 1961, he became my brother-in-law when I married John in 1962. I saw him a few years back and was the same as I remembered. My sympathies to Kathy and children.
You were a loving grandpa and will be missed. I know you will be watching over us as we go through life.
Love and miss you uncle Danny, we had some good times and memories!
The National Horseshoe Pitching Association council and myself sends out condolences to the family. We have lost a great man. Danny will be remembered by all. He was well known throughout the pitching community.
Holly , Bobby, Kevin, So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad!! I’ll keep you in my prayers!!
Keeping all of you in our prayers. Danny was a good friend!! Didn’t see him much but thought a lot of him!!
Danny was a wonderful friend who was very generous with his time and resources. A great competitor who was always a formidable foe. He never let his desire to win interfere with his cense of fair play.
Danny and Kathy were very important to the Liberty community, especially to the ones who met regularly in Stocksdale Park at the Don Harris Arena. Danny and Kathy were not only avid pitchers but passed on some of their enthusiasm to the next generation through their grandchildren. We don’t see much of each other but that doesn’t mean you are not in our thoughts and memories.
Danny will be greatly missed You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin, Dione and Dev, we love you very much and thinking of you during this time!
Thinking of you all during this time. Our hearts break for Big Kev, Dev, Dione and all of Danny’s loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’ll miss you brother, love ..Michael RIP
You will be missed uncle Danny. You will always be loved and missed.
Danny was a good man. I was lucky to be able to call him a boss and a friend. Rest easy my friend u will be missed….
Sorry for your loss .Danny was a good friend . And will be missed
There is really too much to type about this guy. He was definitely one of my favorite bosses and a great friend. I will miss him. I pray for strength during this difficult time for all of his family and friends. There are a bunch of you all. Love you guys sorry we have to go through this.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.