Eric Jay Wetzel, 59, of Newark, died Monday, March 30, 2020. He was born September 3, 1960 in Newark to Richard Wetzel and Marsha (Farquhar) Wetzel Klein.

Eric graduated from Licking Valley High School and JVS auto body in 1980. He enjoyed riding his Harley, working on cars, and hunting.

He is survived by two sons, Drake (Roberta) Wetzel and Drew (Krysta) Wetzel; four grandchildren, Kolton, Darius, Kassandra, and Travis; mother, Marsha Wetzel Klein; step-mother, Joanne Wetzel; two brothers, Wade (Cindy) Wetzel and Kelly (Beth) Wetzel; two step-brothers, Steve (Connie) Price and Dave (Bonnie) Price; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard D. Wetzel, and step-father, Leonard "Ghee" Klein.

No funeral services will be held at this time, but a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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