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Two families, one faith, bound together by love and the grace of God.
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." — Joshua 24:15
The Zettel Family
The Zettel family traces its roots to 17th-century Germany, journeying through Canada and into the United States across more than three centuries. From Württemberg to Western New York to Tampa, Florida — each generation has carried forward a legacy of faith, family, and perseverance.
David P. Zettel Jr.
Born August 5, 1958 · Buffalo, NY · Living
Married Donna R. Zettel (Prettyman) on August 28, 1982 in Tampa, FL. Donna was born March 12, 1959.
Children:
Wesley Michael Zettel (born October 10, 1977, Tampa, FL) — married Nichole
Children: Cloe Grace, Michael Anthony, Wesley David
Jenna Ann Zettel (born May 5, 1984, Tampa, FL) — married Jen
Children: Olivia Grace, Luke Elliott
David Henry Zettel (born August 3, 1986, Tampa, FL) — married Emily
Children: Caleb David, Madison Payne, Judith Jean
David P. Zettel
Photos →Born January 23, 1939
Married Judith A. Zettel on October 26, 1957. Judith was born October 10, 1939.
Children:
David P. Zettel Jr. (born Buffalo, NY)
Denise Marie Zettel - DeLoach
Diana Lynne Ballard
Deana Zettel Seitz
William Herbert Zettel
Photos →Born January 31, 1899 · Mildmay, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Died February 17, 1954 in Tonawanda, NY. Married Estella (Stella) Marie Payne on August 29, 1923. Estella was born January 1, 1901 in Niagara Falls, NY and died September 4, 1981 in Tampa, FL.
Andrew John Zettel
Born January 4, 1870 · Chepstow, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Died May 4, 1942 in Tonawanda, NY. Married Elisabeth Susan Hesch, born December 3, 1870 in Titusville, Crawford, PA, died February 7, 1950 in Tonawanda, NY.
Felix Philiph Zettel
Born July 8, 1845 · Waterloo Co., Ontario, Canada
Died January 25, 1900 in Bruce, Ontario, Canada. Married Theresia Reinhart on September 15, 1868. Theresia was born 1847 and died 1916.
Andreas Andrew Zettel
Born October 8, 1817 · Schwaldorf, Rottenburg, Westphalia, Germany
Died September 24, 1894 in Formosa, Bruce, Ontario, Canada. Married Magdalina Holrath, born October 23, 1822 in Rottenburg, Germany, died May 23, 1882 in Ontario, Canada.
Lukas Zettel
Born October 14, 1785 · Rottenburg, Germany
Died October 5, 1859 in Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada. Married Monika Straub. One of the first Zettels to emigrate from Germany to Canada.
Stephen Zettel
Born December 25, 1752 · Rottenburg, Germany
Died November 11, 1818 in Rottenburg, Germany. Married Josepha Fecher on September 29, 1774. Josepha was born 1751 and died 1820.
Johann Christoff Zettel
Born September 1, 1727 · Württemberg, Germany
Died April 12, 1795. Married Maria Flach.
Johann George Zettel
Born August 13, 1700 · Baden, Germany
Died March 14, 1763 in Baden, Germany. Married Maria Magdalena Schmiedtin Zettel.
Franz Christian Zettel
Born February 17, 1684 · Mannheim, Germany
Died June 4, 1771 in Pforzheim, Germany. Married Sybilla Heb.
Christian Zettel
Born 1651 · Leiselheim, Germany
Died April 26, 1691 in Heddesheim, Germany. Married Anna Maria Alles on February 13, 1683.
Ulrich Zettel
Born 1625 · Württemberg, Germany
The earliest known Zettel ancestor. Date of death unknown. The family line stretches back over four centuries to the heart of Germany.
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
— Proverbs 22:6
"A family that prays together, stays together."
We are grateful for every member of this family — each one a gift from God, each story a chapter in His greater plan.