Obituary
Vivian Joan Wetzel, Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was 91 years old. Vivian was born on June 24, 1932 in Indianapolis, IN to her parents Grant and Alice “Bonnie” Gahan. She graduated from George Washington High School and went on to work for GE/ RCA. Vivian met her husband, Robert Wetzel, while at work and they were married on December 31, 1951. Vivian and Robert enjoyed 46 years of marriage together until Robert passed away in December of 1997.
Vivian’s main role at GE/RCA was bookkeeping in the warranty department. She retired in 1994 after many years of dedicated service. Vivian was a hard worker; she enjoyed being busy and always managed to find projects to fill her time and enrich her life. Vivian always kept a clean home and was not afraid to get her hands dirty. Vivian’s family was a priority in her life; she had a selfless tendency to put others' needs before her own.Vivian’s loving and nurturing nature will be dearly missed by those she leaves behind.
Vivian is survived by her children, Carolyn (Michael) Key, Robert Wetzel, Gregory (Candace) Wetzel and Doug (Tommi Sale) Wetzel; her 11 grandchildren; her 10 great grandchildren.
Vivian is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; her son, Richard Wetzel; her daughter in law, Patricia Wetzel.
A visitation for Vivian will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The funeral service will be on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 1:30. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens at 2:30 pm.
Donations
For those choosing to make a memorial contribution, the family suggests that donations be sent to the American Heart Association.
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