Matthew Eric “Matt” Wetzel, 47, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Matt was the son of Jack Wetzel and the late Sharon Wetzel. Matt graduated from Snider High School and attended North Central University. He worked as a meat cutter with Meijer for the past 20 years. Matt enjoyed bowling, golfing, camping, going to auctions and buying “junk”, going to tractor shows, along with watching baseball and football. Matt was a member of First Assembly of God. Surviving are his wife, Rose Wetzel; children, Caleb Wetzel, Breanna Wetzel; father, Jack (Patty) Wetzel, siblings, Tim (Nikki) Wetzel, Kris Wetzel, Shelly (Tom) Drew; four step-siblings; mother-in-law, Carolyn Omo; along with his dog, Payton. Matt was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon and father-in-law, Clarence Omo. Service is 11 am, Friday, January 13, 2023 at First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 3 pm to 8 pm at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street. Burial in Eel River Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God or Kidney Foundation.