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Mrs. Carol J. (Weatherholtz) Gettle

October 25, 1951 — April 16, 2021

Carol J. (Weatherholtz) Gettle, 69, of Myerstown, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township, PA.

Born October 25, 1951 in Rehrersburg, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Ruth E. (Detterline) Weatherholtz. She and her husband of 51 years, Charles R. "Speed" Gettle, were married on June 28, 1969 at Tulpehocken United Church of Christ, Richland.

Carol was a homemaker and longtime member of Tulpehocken UCC Church. She loved playing mahjong on her tablet, reading and most of all, she was happiest when she was dancing.

In addition to her husband, Speed, Carol is survived by her daughter, Rochelle L. (Gettle) Kline, Bethel Township, her grandchildren, Kyle, Joseph and Katie, her sister, Sylvia L. (Weatherholtz) Shirk, wife of Raymond Shirk, Bernville and by many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Weatherholtz and by her brother and his wife, John Paul and Joanna Weatherholtz.

Funeral Services for Carol will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 11:00 am at Tulpehocken United Church of Christ, 961 Tulpehocken Rd, Richland, PA. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

A visitation for Carol will be held Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Carol's memory to Tulpehocken United Church of Christ, 961 Tulpehocken Road, Richland, PA 17087.

Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, Fleetwood, is honored to be caring for Carol and her family. Online condolences may be offered at WalbertFuneralHome.com.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation - Public

Thursday, April 22, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Tulpehocken United Church of Christ

961 Tulpehocken Road, Richland, PA 17087

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Funeral Service

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Tulpehocken United Church of Christ

961 Tulpehocken Road, Richland, PA 17087

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