NEWTON - William Robert Setzer, 94, of Newton, died April 8, 2007, at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley.
Born Dec. 12, 1912, in Macon County, Ga., he was the son of the late Oscar Robert Setzer and Floreid Setzer.
He retired from Ridgeview Hosiery, having worked from 1933 to 1978. He was an avid gardener. After retiring, he took up bowling, wood carving and painting portraits. He was a lifelong member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Hass Setzer; sisters, Frances Francum and Doris Roberts; and a brother, Johnny Setzer.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry Setzer and wife, Wilma, of Conover; a grandchild, LaDonna Setzer of Conover; several nephews; and a special friend, Idelia Shook of Newton.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at Beth Eden Lutheran Church in Newton. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Wednesday from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The Rev. Harvey Blume will officiate. Burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park.
Published by Hickory Daily Record on Apr. 10, 2007
Born Dec. 12, 1912, in Macon County, Ga., he was the son of the late Oscar Robert Setzer and Floreid Setzer.
He retired from Ridgeview Hosiery, having worked from 1933 to 1978. He was an avid gardener. After retiring, he took up bowling, wood carving and painting portraits. He was a lifelong member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Hass Setzer; sisters, Frances Francum and Doris Roberts; and a brother, Johnny Setzer.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry Setzer and wife, Wilma, of Conover; a grandchild, LaDonna Setzer of Conover; several nephews; and a special friend, Idelia Shook of Newton.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at Beth Eden Lutheran Church in Newton. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Wednesday from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The Rev. Harvey Blume will officiate. Burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park.
Published by Hickory Daily Record on Apr. 10, 2007
NEWTON - William Robert Setzer, 94, of Newton, died April 8, 2007, at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley.
Born Dec. 12, 1912, in Macon County, Ga., he was the son of the late Oscar Robert Setzer and Floreid Setzer.
He retired from Ridgeview Hosiery, having worked from 1933 to 1978. He was an avid gardener. After retiring, he took up bowling, wood carving and painting portraits. He was a lifelong member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Hass Setzer; sisters, Frances Francum and Doris Roberts; and a brother, Johnny Setzer.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry Setzer and wife, Wilma, of Conover; a grandchild, LaDonna Setzer of Conover; several nephews; and a special friend, Idelia Shook of Newton.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at Beth Eden Lutheran Church in Newton. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Wednesday from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The Rev. Harvey Blume will officiate. Burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park.
Published by Hickory Daily Record on Apr. 10, 2007
Born Dec. 12, 1912, in Macon County, Ga., he was the son of the late Oscar Robert Setzer and Floreid Setzer.
He retired from Ridgeview Hosiery, having worked from 1933 to 1978. He was an avid gardener. After retiring, he took up bowling, wood carving and painting portraits. He was a lifelong member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Hass Setzer; sisters, Frances Francum and Doris Roberts; and a brother, Johnny Setzer.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry Setzer and wife, Wilma, of Conover; a grandchild, LaDonna Setzer of Conover; several nephews; and a special friend, Idelia Shook of Newton.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at Beth Eden Lutheran Church in Newton. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Wednesday from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The Rev. Harvey Blume will officiate. Burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park.
Published by Hickory Daily Record on Apr. 10, 2007
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