Helene E. Brand Wetzel Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Helene E. Brand Wetzel (Schenectady, New York), who passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helene E. Brand Wetzel to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Otto Brand and Dacy Brand (Joos); her brother Otto Brand; and her friend Lawrence Kahre. She is survived by: her friend Ed Lamby; her children, Dr. Frederick Wetzel (Shannon), Deborah Connors (James) and David Wetzel (Kelly); her grandchildren, Jonathan Wetzel (Kimberly), Brittney Wetzel Stewart (Charles), Austine Martin (Sean), Maxine Wetzel, Aria Wetzel, Robert Connors (Mary), Juan Pantaleon, Matthew Wetzel (Kendra), Mackenzie Wilson (Nathan) and Meghan Kordyjak (Timothy); her brother Harry Brand; her sister-in-law Mary Ann Brand; and her friend Diane Goldsmith. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Zion Lutheran Church Music Ministry.