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Harry Francis Wetzel

Birth	:	11 Feb 1902 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	28 Nov 1942 Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial	:	Friends Creek Cemetery, Friends Creek, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7155991, -77.4044037
Description	:	Gettysburg Times Monday November 30, 1942 H. F. WETZEL FATHER OF NINE, FOUND DEAD ON ROAD NEAR ZORA Harry Francis Wetzel, Fairfield R. D., 40-year-old laborer and father of nine children, was found lying in the middle of the Zora-Emmitsjburg highway in Liberty township Saturday evening about 8:30 o'clock with his skull fractured in two places. Apparently he had died Instantly. Dr. C. G. Crist, Adams county coroner, and state motor police, who are investigating, believe he was the victim of a hit-and-run driver, although the possibility that Wetzel was the victim of foul play was being checked carefully. The lifeless body was found by Private Philip A.... Read More	Gettysburg Times Monday November 30, 1942 H. F. WETZEL FATHER OF NINE, FOUND DEAD ON ROAD NEAR ZORA Harry Francis Wetzel, Fairfield R. D., 40-year-old laborer and father of nine children, was found lying in the middle of the Zora-Emmitsjburg highway in Liberty township Saturday evening about 8:30 o'clock with his skull fractured in two places. Apparently he had died Instantly. Dr. C. G. Crist, Adams county coroner, and state motor police, who are investigating, believe he was the victim of a hit-and-run driver, although the possibility that Wetzel was the victim of foul play was being checked carefully. The lifeless body was found by Private Philip A. Powell, en route with two young women from Rhode Island to his home at Johnstown. John Kessler who runs a roadside stand a half mile east of the point where Wetzel was found, said the man left there on foot about 8 o'clock. Skull Fracture Caused Death Doctor Crist said a depressed fracture of the man's forehead and another fracture at the base of the skull caused death. The man apparently was uninjured otherwise and his clothes did not indicate he had been dragged or rolled along the road. The police investigation of the death is being made by Private John M. Micka, of the traffic division of the Gettysburg substation of the state motor police, and by Private R. W. Wagner, of the criminal investigation division. The officers found particles of glass on the highway 200 feet east of the point where the body was found. They believe he was walking toward his home when he was struck by the protruding corner of a truck body. Wetzel is survived by his widow, the former Mary Viola Turner, and nine children. He was a son of Charles and Mary Wetzel, who reside near Fairfield. He was a member of the Church of God and had lived all his life in the Fairfield section. Services on Wednesday The surviving children are: Mrs. William Fox, Fairfield R. D.; Harry, Richard, Margaret, John, Goldie, Mabel, Stanley and Ralph, all at home. There also is a sister survlving, Mrs. Joseph Kreitz, Fairfield R.D. Funeral services meeting at the Allison funeral home at Fairfield on Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock with further services in the Friends' Creek Church of God at 2:30 o'clock with, the Rev. Levi Wagaman, officiating. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 o'clock at the funeral home.

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Where is Harry Francis Wetzel's memorial?
Harry Francis Wetzel's memorial is located at: Friends Creek Cemetery, Friends Creek, Frederick County, USA.
When did Harry Francis Wetzel death?
Harry Francis Wetzel death on 28 Nov 1942 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harry Francis Wetzel's memorial?
Latitude: 39.7155991
Longitude: -77.4044037

Family Members:

Parent

Charles F Wetzel

(1870 - 1949)

Mary J Tressler Wetzel

(1871 - 1965)

Spouse

Mary Viola Turner Wetzel

(1904 - 1980)

Siblings

Elsie May Wetzel Main

(1891 - 1918)

Children

Harry A Wetzel

(1925 - 2003)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Friends Creek Cemetery
Friends Creek, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7155991, -77.4044037

2. Otterbein Chapel Cemetery
Sabillasville, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7073900, -77.4322600

3. Jacob's Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7275000, -77.4370000

4. Fountaindale Lutheran Cemetery
Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7434250, -77.4139110

5. Eylers Valley Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6863600, -77.4065900

6. Fountaindale Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7358017, -77.4336014

7. Shields Family Burying Ground
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7010002, -77.3617859

8. Saint Johns UCC Cemetery
Sabillasville, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7000008, -77.4561005

9. United Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6974800, -77.4560400

10. Saint Anthony's Shrine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6804120, -77.3578610

11. Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7094002, -77.3356018

12. Benchoff Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7468800, -77.4639600

13. Elder Family Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6727100, -77.3511600

14. Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7058900, -77.3273000

15. National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6984482, -77.3292618

16. New Saint Josephs Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7002983, -77.3283005

17. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7053420, -77.3258380

18. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6975700, -77.3243700

19. Germantown Bethel Cemetery
Cascade, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6999168, -77.4857712

20. Fairfield Union Cemetery
Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7775154, -77.3794403

21. Saint Mary's and Saint Rita's Catholic Cemetery
Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7775002, -77.3792038

22. Emmitsburg Presbyterian Cemetery
Emmitsburg, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7132700, -77.3088800

23. Calvary Episcopal Chapel Cemetery
Beartown, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7443000, -77.4939000

24. Eulid Brown Family Cemetery
Smithsburg, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6728300, -77.4959800