Obituary of Wesley C. Wietz
Hamlin - Wesley C. Wietz passed away on January 23, 2023 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda S. Wietz; his children, Tamara O'Brien, Tracy Wietz and Eric Wietz (Christine Cane); and his grandchildren, Sean O'Brien, Kevin O'Brien, Joshua Wietz, Allie Wietz, and Ella Wietz; his brother, Wayne (Shannon) Wietz; his sister, Barbara Nolan; his sister-in-law, Kaye Bergholt from Fayette, Iowa; his sister-in-law, Anabel Peabody from Beaverton, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews and countless friends in the area. Wesley was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Laura Wietz; his son-in-law, Jim O'Brien; his brothers-in-law, Robert Nolan, Bill Peabody, Doyle VanSickle, Jim VanSickle, Richard VanSickle, Durwood Bergholt, and Henry Mueller; and his sister-in-law, Donna Mueller.
Wesley was born in Brockport, New York on November 16, 1944, and grew up on a farm. He was employed by Tobin Packing Co., Hilton Spencerport Express, and the Town of Hamlin Highway Department for 20 years. He was a life-long member of St. John Lutheran Church in Hamlin. His faith and love of God were very important to him.
Wesley was a sports enthusiast, enjoying participating in his younger years – fast pitch softball and baseball, golfing, snowmobiling, and bowling. He loved watching the Yankees and the Detroit Lions, as well as high school and college football and basketball games. He enjoyed fishing and hunting when he was able. Wesley enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden as well. He and his wife spent many summers camping with their tent and pop-up camper before they acquired their camp in the Southern Tier. Most of all he loved his children and grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend Wesley's Funeral Service on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 1:00 pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1107 Lake Rd N., Hamlin. Interment will take place in Lakeside Cemetery in the spring at the convenience of the family.
Donations can be made to the Hamlin Dog Shelter, 80 Railroad Ave Hamlin, Town of NY 14464 or to St. John Lutheran Church, 1107 Lake Rd N, Hamlin, NY 14464 in Wesley's memory.
