Gerald J. "Jerry" Wettig

Gerald J. "Jerry" Wettig, 68, of Stonehill Road, Conestoga passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. Jerry fought a long hard battle with silicosis, dialysis, and other health problems with dignity, courage, and strength, always trying to make what was happening to him easier on his family. Born in York, PA on November 21, 1944, he was the son of the late Lester N. and Marie Wettig Bear. He was the husband of Darlene E. Hippey Wettig for 46 years this past April 29th. Jerry graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1963. After graduating from high school, he went to work as a laborer at Lancaster Malleable Castings Company. He worked his way up to Supervisor of the Annealing Department and then the Shipping Department before retiring in April of 2003. Jerry was a social member of the Millersville-Manor VFW #7294. In his younger years he played on the Hippey Raiders Baseball Team. He played softball for Lancaster Malleable, enjoyed shooting skeet and trap, shooting darts for the Lancaster Co. Monday evening league and traveling in his RV. Jerry and his wife enjoyed going out to dinner with family and friends and going to the casino together. He enjoyed spending time with his oldest son, Bob, in the mountains hunting and spending time with his youngest son, Tim, boating on the Chesapeake Bay. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his pets Harley Dale, Smokey Jane, and Mr. Scout kept him company during his illness. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Robert C., husband of Nanci A. Trimble, Conestoga and Timothy J. Wettig of Lancaster. Grandchildren that survive are Katelyn and MacKenzie Trimble, Shannon Wettig, and Michael Hickey. Jerry is survived by his aunt and uncle, Charles A. and Lois C. Wettig of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristine N. Trimble. The family would like to express their thankfulness to Dr. Gayeski, Dr. Weiner, Dr. Marwaha, and the nurses at DaVita Dialysis for their support during Jerry's illness. Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Jerry's Funeral Service on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Thomas D. Grassel, officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 AM to 11 AM at 3225 Main Street, Conestoga, PA. on Saturday. Please omit flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to Lancaster Co. SPCA, 599 Chesapeake St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will be held in the Conestoga United Methodist Cemetery. Funeral Services under the direction of Melanie B. Scheid.

Gerald J. "Jerry" Wettig

July 23, 1945 - July 23, 2013