Tricia L. (Reider) Wetzel, 51, of Blandon peacefully passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She was the beloved wife of Randall S. Wetzel. Randall and Tricia were married 27 years on March 23rd. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Dennis J. Reider and the late Patricia J. (Delp) Reider

Tricia was known for her infectious smile and laughter, which always brightened the room.  More than anything she loved and devoted her time to family and especially her eight grandchildren. She would host family events from birthday parties to holiday dinners. Vacations involved either going to Cherry Springs State Park to walk the trails and star gaze at night or to the shore for shell collecting at Cape May or Virginia Beach

Her interests were tarot card reading, Wicca research, collecting crystals and holistic treatments as well as spending her free time with her grandchildren and family.

Tricia loved rock and roll music and going to concerts. She was also passionate  about her cars and named her latest "Sweet Serendipity".

Prior work included East Penn Manufacturing, Paul Frederick Company and Turkey Hill where she was a manager.

In addition to her husband Randall she is also survived by her children Nathaniel M. Dietrich and his wife Taylor Dietrich, and son Bryce. James M. Reider and his wife Rosella Reider, and children Alexis, Emma, Matthew, Michael. Jessica S. Wetzel and her fiancé Jordan Ream, and childen Sophia, Thomas and Madeline.

Other survivors include siblings Robin Spiker, Denise Witman and Jeffrey Reider.

A viewing will be held Saturday June 17th from 1:00PM to 2:00PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:00PM at the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Contributions can be made in memory of Tricia to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 west 44th Street, New York, New York or BCRF.com.