Dennis G. "Doc" Wetzler

   Dennis G. “Doc” Wetzler, 83, of Mascoutah, IL born Oct. 7, 1943, in Monroe County, IL, died Wednesday Oct. 21, 2026, at La Bella of Freeburg.

   Dennis was a retired local manager for Verizon Telecommunications. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, the Mascoutah Noon Lions, past president of the Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce, a lifelong coach for softball, baseball, and golf. Dennis was a U.S. Army veteran and was very active in the community.

   He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Luella, nee Dieckmann, Wetzler, two brothers, Lloyd (Edna) Wetzler and Dale Wetzler.

   He is survived by his wife, Barbara M., nee Hesterberg, Wetzler whom he married in Maeystown, IL on Feb. 26, 1966; two children, Scott (Elizabeth) Wetzler of Mascoutah, Dana (Joe) Miller of Mascoutah: five grandchildren, Madison (Andy) Norrenberns, Payton and Jackson Wetzler, Kade and Reece Miller; four great grandchildren, Duane, Emmett, Hannah, and Drew Norrenberns; two sisters-in-law, Shirley (Ron) Hahn, Violet Wetzler; also survived by nieces and nephews.

   In lieu of all other gifts, memorials may be donated to St. John United Church of Christ, 55 W. Church St., Mascoutah, IL 62258 or Maeystown St. John United Church of Christ, 1208 Franklin St., Maeystown, IL 62256. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com

   VISITATION: From 10 AM to 12 noon Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL.

   FUNERAL: There will be a funeral service at 12 noon Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at St. John United Church of Christ with Pastor Cherie Hambleton officiating.