Michael Lawrence Hetzel

Michael L. Hetzel September 20, 1954 – September 5, 2021 Michael Lawrence Hetzel passed away on September 5, 2021, in McKinney, Texas, at the age of 66. He was born on September 20, 1954, to the late Marvin E. Hetzel and the late Josephine A. (Spero) Hetzel and was raised in Cicero and Riverside, Illinois. Michael was a devoted husband to Joyce N. (nee Wolf) Hetzel; loving father to Michael A. Hetzel; dearest brother to Deacon Martin M. Hetzel (Valerie nee VanDenburgh), Dr. Marilyn A. Hetzel (James Schulz), Marvin J. Hetzel (Judy nee Tholen), Mary A. Hetzel (Debbie Edeus) and the late Mark J. Hetzel; and fond nephew, uncle and cousin to many. Michael will be remembered as a loving, honest, loyal, kind, funny and generous man of great faith who was always there for his family and friends. As a devoted husband and father he was all those things and more to his wife and son. Michael led a very interesting life filled with many exciting career avenues culminating in his final position as President and CEO of Quick Shot Corporation. He proudly enjoyed numerous leadership roles and activities in scouting with his son as he advanced from the rank of Tiger Scout at age 6 to Eagle Scout. An avid supporter of the NRA, life member and an NRA instructor, Michael was a skilled marksman and national champion. During his lifetime, Michael had many amazing adventures and hobbies on land, in the air and on water. He enjoyed flying as a private pilot, power boating, sailing, scuba diving, riding his Harley, playing billiards and was honored to become a Tennessee Squire. He was very fond of dogs and ducks. Michael was devoted to caring for his aging parents and mother-in-law and working with multiple organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America as a Unit Commissioner and Merit Badge Counselor, volunteering his time to assist and mentor others in scouting and in business. He will be missed by all who truly knew him. A memorial service will be held on September 29, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Dalton & Son Funeral Home, 1550 N. Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75057. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Michael be made to the McKinney Little Free Pantry in McKinney, Texas. (mckinneylfp.org)

Michael Lawrence Hetzel

September 20, 1954 - September 5, 2021