Johnnie A. Wetzel Sr.

Johnnie A. Wetzel, Sr., 65, Indianapolis, died September 25, 2012, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. Wetzel was born December 19, 1946, in Indianapolis, to the late John F. and Betty Jane (Sparks) Wetzel.

An accomplished custom paint and body repairman, Mr. Wetzel was employed at Quality Auto in Mooresville. He also did work independently through the years. He enjoyed cars, especially classics, motorcycles, guitars, music, and Elvis. He was a man who loved life to the fullest, with a strong devotion to his family.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Rickie Wetzel.

Survivors include his wife, Norma (Gibson) Wetzel, to whom he was united in marriage April 20, 1971; children, Johnny A. Wetzel (Shanah) of Camby, Jimmy W. Wetzel (Teresa) of Indianapolis, Billie J. Wetzel (Tammy) of Camby, Jade R. Wetzel (Melissa) of Camby, and Regina C. Wetzel (Chad) of Camby; sister, Cynthia A. Weaver (John) of Clermont; 16 grandchildren; six great grandchildren (and two on the way).

The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2012, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2012. Pastor Billy Gott will officiate, and burial will be in Westridge Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.