Jimmie Ray “Jim” Wetzel of Morrill, Kansas, passed away March 25, 2022 peacefully at  Amberwell/Hiawatha Hospital, where he had been a patient the past week, after a long battle with cancer.

Jim was born to Daniel and May Ester Wetzel, Dec. 26, 1954. He graduated from Sabetha High School with the class of 1973. He is survived by his sister Linda and her husband Phil Close of Salina and their children; his son, Michael Koch, his wife and 3 children of Tennessee and a host of friends.

Jim was an active member of the Northridge Church, where he taught Sunday School and was involved with “Recovery Through Christ”, since 1997. He served as custodian in the Sabetha School District and also at his church. He also was the creator/operator of “Helping Hands Ministries”.

At Jim’s request, a casual outdoor funeral service and BBQ will take place, 12:00 noon, April 1, at Northridge Church in Sabetha. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to his church.