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William Edward Weitzel

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William Edward Weitzel

Birth
Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, USA
Death
11 May 1971 (aged 56)
Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, USA
Burial
Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
1 S
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Son of Frank Andrew and Blanche Edith (Irrgang) Weitzel. Joined C.C.C. (Civil Conservation Corps) in 1935. Stationed at Letchworth Park, NY
Big Bend Camp SP#5. On June 26, 1936 married Virginia Lucille (Bowersox) Weitzel in Olean, NY
Joined the Sea Bees, then enlisted in the US Navy WW II. Served on a Destroyer Escort, USS Williams DE-372, in the Pacific. After the war he was employed by several Beer Dist. in Olean area. He then became a salesman for Sanzo Beverage in Olean, NY. Died Young of a heart attack. He and Virginia "Toots" had 2 children. Bill Lee Born 14 April 1937 and Mark Edward Born 18 May 1944. "Bill" was a very good amateur boxer when he was younger. Along with his wife, sons and a little help from friends, he built his own home on Goodrich Ave. in Olean. Later he enjoyed Golf, Model Railroading, Playing Ping-Pong, Woodcrafts and Family. He could also play harmonica and Jews Harp. He was known by all, far and wide and a friend to all. Could not ask for a better husband and father.
Son of Frank Andrew and Blanche Edith (Irrgang) Weitzel. Joined C.C.C. (Civil Conservation Corps) in 1935. Stationed at Letchworth Park, NY
Big Bend Camp SP#5. On June 26, 1936 married Virginia Lucille (Bowersox) Weitzel in Olean, NY
Joined the Sea Bees, then enlisted in the US Navy WW II. Served on a Destroyer Escort, USS Williams DE-372, in the Pacific. After the war he was employed by several Beer Dist. in Olean area. He then became a salesman for Sanzo Beverage in Olean, NY. Died Young of a heart attack. He and Virginia "Toots" had 2 children. Bill Lee Born 14 April 1937 and Mark Edward Born 18 May 1944. "Bill" was a very good amateur boxer when he was younger. Along with his wife, sons and a little help from friends, he built his own home on Goodrich Ave. in Olean. Later he enjoyed Golf, Model Railroading, Playing Ping-Pong, Woodcrafts and Family. He could also play harmonica and Jews Harp. He was known by all, far and wide and a friend to all. Could not ask for a better husband and father.

Gravesite Details

MM 1 US NAVY WW II



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