Wetzel, Richard, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Janet L. Wetzel; beloved son of the late Alvin and Grace Wetzel; devoted father of Stacy Ann McClard and Michael Edward (Linda) Wetzel; dear brother of Allan F. Wetzel, Sharon Brown and Gloria Wetzel; cherished grandfather of Megan Lynn Wetzel. Richard retired as a firefighter Captain at Boeing after 35 years and enjoyed hunting.