Brian C. Weitzel, 55, Rochester, died at 7:26 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at home.

He was born Oct. 21, 1968. His wife, Melissa (Conwell) (Beck) Weitzel, whom he married Aug. 16, 2014, survives.

He also is survived by children, Bryce Weitzel, Pierceton, and Reece Weitzel, Pierceton; stepchildren, Emma Beck, Rochester, Nathaniel Beck, Kentucky, Bronson (Elizabeth) Vanata, Indianapolis, Clifford Vanata, Fulton, and Maggie (Andrew) Rock, Twelve Mile; seven grandchildren; father, James Weitzel, Rochester; siblings, Hubert Morris, Iowa, Jackie Selleck, Butler, and James Weitzel, Florida; stepfather, Richard Studebaker, Peru; step-siblings, Stephanie Yeakley, Peru, Missy Childers, Nashville, Tenn., Richard Studebaker, Peru, and Ken Studebaker, Peru; parents-in-law, Sue (Mickey) Horn, Rochester, and Jeri Conwell, Rochester; brothers- and sisters-in-laws, Becky (Brian) Sweany, Rochester, Michael (Tamara) McFarland, Rochester, and Matthew (Samantha) McFarland, Lafayette; and several nieces and nephews.

Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, is handling arrangements.