Richard Ellis Wetherell, 89, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on January 14, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1935, to his parents: Austin and Helen (Pierce) Wetherell and was from East Rockaway, NY.
Richard retired as teacher in education. He was a coach for weightlifting and track & field, Commodore of a Yacht club, member of the Shriners, Masons, Captain of East Rockaway Fire Dept, avid golfer and woodworker.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years: Rose Wetherell; children: Michael (Maria) Wetherell, Lisa (John) Schroeder, Christopher (Carolyn) Wetherell and stepson: Mark (Tammy) Bogi. Grandchildren: Nicholas, Zachary, Brendan, Nicole, Matthew, Joseph, Ashlyn, Ryan, Benjamin, Christopher and 10 great grandchildren. Siblings: Jean Wolters and Austin Wetherell. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years: Fredine Wetherell and daughter: Joy Simeti.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.