Beloved wife for 60 years of the late James Wetzel, devoted mother of Mary (Brett) Freeman, Ellen (Glenn) Bryan, Anne (Jim) Kloeckener, James (Patricia), John (fiancé Careen) and the late Amy Wetzel; dear sister of Sally (Skip) Studley, dear sister-in-law of Pete B. (Teresa) Wetzel, grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 3 whom she adored, dear aunt, cousin, daughter-like Pamela Schuler and friend to many.
Barbara was a nurse for 62 years and spent the greater part of her career at Mercy Hospital starting two weeks after it first opened. From surgical nurse, to maternity, to physician referral. Barbara loved what she did.
Barbara’s greatest passion was for helping people. She volunteered over the years for Mid America Transplant Association, the Mercy Hospital gift shop, the mammogram van and Cancer Center.
Barbara was deeply committed to her faith in God and to her Church.
Barbara was a great friend, from her early days at St. Gabriel’s, to her friends from Nerinx Hall and St. Johns Nursing School. Barbara treasured her friendships that spanned over 75 years.
Most of all Barbara was a devoted mother, proud grandmother and “GG” who loved cooking and spending time together with her family. She will be greatly missed.
SERVICES: Memorial Mass 10:30 am on Saturday, March 13th at Incarnate Word Parish, 13416 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, Missouri 63017. (Covid protocols will be followed) For those unable to attend the memorial mass in person they are invited to join in by livestreaming the service https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-barbara-wetzel-y7kyes3ooc29pcc8fxex
Barbara donated her body to Saint Louis University. The family suggest contributions to the Mid America Transplant Foundation, 110 Highlands Plaza Dr. Ste 100, Saint Louis, MO 63110 or the charity of your choice.
