Carlos R. “Corky” Schetzsle, 80, died Friday, October 14, 2016 at Community Hospital in Anderson.
Corky was born in Wabash, Indiana in 1935 to the last Ralph and Dorothea (Young) Schetzsle. He attended St. Bernard’s Grade School for eight years and graduated from Wabash High School in 1953. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria. Corky has resided in Wabash, Indiana, Parkville, Missouri and Crawfordsville, Indiana before moving to Summitville before retiring in 1996 from Indiana-American Water Company after 39 years of service.
Corky was a past member of the Elk’s Lodge, Rotary Club and the American Water Works Association. He also had coached Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) basketball and American Legion Baseball. He was a fan of NASCAR racing, Notre Dme football and the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed attending craft and hobby shows with his wife and collecting possible dreams Santa Clauses.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Becky Jane (Dorsey) Schetzsle of Summitville, IN, Daughters; Deborah Kay “Debbie” Schetzsle of Lafayette, and Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Barton of Crawfordsville, sons, John R. (Carla) Schetzsley of Crawfordsville,and David M. Schetzsle of Toledo, Ohio two granddaughters; Kali Elise and Kristi Marie Schetzsle and grandson, Robert Nile Barton all of Crawfordsville, brother John B. (Carol) Schetzsle of Wabash and several nieces and nephews.
A brother, James R. Schetzsle, died while serving his country in World War II.
Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana are handling arrangements. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Alexandria on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 10 AM with Father Dan Duff officiating. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Crawfordsville at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to CHH Hospice Anderson, 9894 E. 121st Street, Fishers, IN 46037
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.