Arlene M. (Musser) Wetzel (1914 - 1970)

Born 21 Sep 1914 in Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Glenn Lamarr Wetzel — married 1940 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 16 Jul 1970 at age 55 in Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Arlene Musser and her twin sister Irene were born Sep 21, 1914 to William E. and Margaret May (Harry) Musser, probably in Centre Cnty PA. She grew up in State College, Centre Cnty PA. In 1940 she married Glenn Lamarr Wetzel (1915-2005), who served in the US Navy in WWII and later owned a chain of auto parts stores. They lived in Wallingford PA near Philadelphia and had one daughter, Donna. Arlene died Jul 16, 1970.

1920 census: W E Musser 30, ironworker/blacksmith, & Margaret Musser 33 living on W. College Ave in St. College PA. Other fam mbrs: Charles H. Musser 14, Irene Musser 5, Arlene Musser 5, Katherine Musser 2, Hanna Harry 67

1930 census: WE Musser 42, Chevrolet salesman, & Margaret Musser 43 living on Pugh St. in State College PA. Other fam mbrs: Arlene Musser 15, Irene Musser 15, Catherine Musser 13, Maude Musser 6, Hanna Harry 77. All fam mbrs & their parents b. in PA.

1940 census - Royal Charter Court (basement apt) Philadelphia PA: Glenn L. Wetzel, 24, b. PA, Sales Promoter / Pet. Refinery; Arlene Wetzel, 24, b. PA, Housekeeper.

1950 census - 405 Liberty Rd., Ridley Township, Delaware Cnty PA: Glenn Wetzel, 34, Salesman / Auto Parts (retail); Arlene Wetzel, 24; Donna Wetzel 4. All fam mbrs b. in PA.

Sources

• US Census 1920-1950; PA Marriages 1852-1968; Philadelphia PA Marriage Index 1885-1951; Newspapers.com Obituary Index 1800s-Current; findagrave.com/memorial/166708736; plus personal recollection