Steven Joseph Wetzel

Steven Joseph Wetzel, age 64, of Le Center passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 due to complications of Alzheimers. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 10 at 11am at United Methodist Church in Le Sueur. Internment will be held at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. Celebration of Life to follow at approximately 2pm at Wetzels Lake Lot in Cordova (Lake Gorman), located near the Cordova Town Hall (20386 Dodd Road, Le Center, MN 56057).

Steve was born on April 28, 1956 to Chester and Annette (Lang) Wetzel and raised on their farm outside of Le Center. He graduated from Le Center High School in 1974 at which time he purchased the Standard Gas Station and was owner/operator for 29 years. Steve was united in marriage on September 3, 1983 to Kathy (Blaschko) at St. Marys Catholic Church of Le Center. In 1998 he built a car wash, Wetzees Wash and Wax, where over the years it became his pride and joy greeting customers and providing a service for the community. Throughout Steves life he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing and riding Harley. His passion for life was expressed through his contagious laughter that will never be forgotten.

Steve is survived by his wife Kathy, of 37 years; children, Cody (Lynnea) Wetzel and their children Ava, Jaxson, and Shay; Ben (Abby) Wetzel and their child, Maeve; Jake Wetzel (Megan Kaisershot); siblings, Mike Wetzel, Chris Wetzel, and Lori OMalley; mother-in-law, Patricia Blaschko; and many in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Linda Marie Wetzel in infancy; and father-in-law, Eugene Blaschko.

Arrangements are with the Le Center Funeral Home in Le Center. On-line condolences may be left at www.lecenterfuneralhome.com.