Weitzel

Braden Lemoyne Weitzel, 98, of Butler, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Braden was born on Sept. 28, 1924, to Chester and Nora Weitzel.

He was married to Violet (Holt) Weitzel in 1945, until her death in 2007.

Braden was owner and operator of B.L. Weitzel Trucking for over 70 years. He began driving trucks at the age of 16 and continued to work well into his 90s.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946.

Braden enjoyed trucking but above all else, loved being with his family, helping others, and will always be remembered for his generosity.

Braden is survived by his son, Braden (Lori) Weitzel II; three daughters, Mary Ellen Urban, Bradene (Michael) Kaltenbach, and Rae Weitzel; six grandchildren, Klaressa McGill, Braden (Carly) Weitzel III, Garrett (Tonya) Weitzel, Jacob, Faith and Evan Kaltenbach; two great-grandchildren, Jessica McGill and Mary Elizabeth (Jeff) Chapman; two great-great-grandchildren, Ryder John and Raelynn Violet Chapman; and many nieces and nephews.

Braden was preceded in death by his wife, Violet (Holt) Weitzel; his mother and father, Nora and Chester; his grandson, Todd Urban; his son-in-law, John Urban; seven brothers, Clark, Ray, Clair, Arthur, Dwight, Victor and Elton; two sisters, Gladys (Weitzel) Zanicky and Esther (Weitzel) Hunter; and two infant sons.

WEITZEL — Family and friends of Braden Lemoyne Weitzel, who died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, will be received for visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor George Miller of Butler Assembly of God Church officiating.

Burial will be in West Sunbury Union Cemetery, where military honors will be provided by the Butler Honor Guard.

If desired, online condolences may be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.