We bid farewell to William J Hetzel Jr. of Jennings, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 18, 2024 at the age of 90. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William J Hetzel Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William Hetzel, Sr. and Magloria Miller Hetzel; his wife Betty Schlesinger Hetzel; his sisters, Ruby Hetzel Miller, Dorothy Hetzel Ritter, Effie Hetzel Bucklin and Joyce Hetzel Fletcher; his daughter Terri Hetzel Nugent; and his son-in-law Butch Pollard.

He is survived by : his children, Martha Robertson (Mike), Mary Pollard, Glen Hetzel (Mindy) and James Hetzel; his grandchildren, Joshua Nugent (Sara), Andrew Nugent (Haley), David Robertson, Greg Robertson (Jordan), Elizabeth Robin (Dillon), Julia Hornsby (Bryan), Benjamin Hetzel (Chelsey), Lacey Austin (Rudy), Will Hetzel (Hannah), Sarah Hetzel, Noah Hetzel, Drew Nugent and William Heinen; and also Howard Nugent Jr.. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Miguez Funeral Home - Jennings (114 E Shankland Ave, Jennings, LA 70546). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM at the Raymond Methodist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to Lutheran Braille Workers, Inc., PO Box 5000, Yucaipa, CA 92399. The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in William J Hetzel 's name.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Miguez Funeral Homes