Carl R. Wetoskey's Obituary
Carl R. Wetoskey, 90, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. Born on November 24, 1929 in Ashley, he was the son of the late Carl and W. Edith (Gaeb) Wetoskey. He was a 1947 graduate of Garrett High School and an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven. He retired in 1995 from Zollner Piston after 39 years and had worked at Nickles Bakery for 16 years. He was a member of the New Haven Kiwanis and Parkview Health and Fitness Center. He loved the Chicago Cubs, bowling, golfing, racing pigeons and especially being with his friends and families. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Katie (Likes) Wetoskey; children, Karen (Bill) Sinish, Sandra Bennett, Gary (Nancy) Wetoskey, Rhonda Jump (Scott Fackler), Wanda (Larry) Knueve, and Carl E. Wetoskey; brother, Carmon Wetoskey; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren with one on the way; and two great great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by four sisters; and two brothers. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St., New Haven with visitation half hour prior. Father Bill Sullivan officiating. Visitation is also 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with a vigil service at 3:30 p.m. Preferred memorials are to donor’s choice. For online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com.
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