Steven Wetzel

Click here to view a tribute of Steven by his family Steven Lee Wetzel, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Steven was born May 17, 1957, in Rigby, Idaho, to Jim Wetzel and Maureen E. Wetzel. He attended Madison High School, Ricks College and then earned a degree in Business finance from Brigham Young University. Following graduation, Steven attended the University of Idaho where he received his Juris Doctorate Degree. As a busy father and law student, Steven was a member of the Idaho Law Review, alternate member of the moot court team, and listed in Who’s Who Among American Law Students . Steven went on to practice as an attorney and managed his own legal practice for nearly thirty years. He took great pride in his work and always strived to do his very best for his clients. On December 8, 1979, he married his sweetheart of 38 years, MarJan Schwendiman in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they were blessed with four children, Trevor, Rissa, Casey, and Carson. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Steven served in various capacities throughout the church including: Elder’s Quorum president, Sunday School president, first counselor in the Young Men’s, and ordinance worker in the Idaho Falls Temple. He treasured the time he spent serving as a Bishop and High Councilman at BYU-Idaho. Most recently, he was blessed to serve as the Priest Quorum advisor, and loved the young men he associated with. Family life was Steven’s greatest joy and he was a regular fixture at the various ball games, school events, and performances for each of his children over the years. Whenever there was a problem to be solved or a question to be answered, his children knew that they could always call dad for the answer. Friends and family describe him as kind and constantly serving those around him. He and his family spent time every summer in Yellowstone National Park, where he would always spot the best wildlife. He loved winters on his snowmobile and relaxing at the cabin in Island Park. Many weekends in the spring and fall were spent out on the trail with his faithful horse, Tex, in search of a beautiful view. Steven will be dearly missed by his loving wife, MarJan Wetzel of Idaho Falls, ID, son, Trevor Wetzel of Sandy, UT, daughter, Rissa (John) Harper of Scottsdale, AZ, daughter, Casey (Nathan) Fielding of Meridian, ID, son, Carson Wetzel of Kingman, AZ, parents, Jim and Maureen Wetzel of Rexburg, ID, brother, David (Paulette) Wetzel of Ammon, ID, sister, Marilyn (Gary) Grover of Rexburg, ID, and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Ammon LDS Tiebreaker Ward, 1100 S. Tiebreaker, with Bishop Cort McCammon officiating and Bishop Jeff Bennett of the Tiebreaker Ward presiding. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services, both visitations at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery.

Funeral Services will be held