Living the Dream
For 35 years, the Big Burger and Coca Cola Museum was that nebulous wonder of Monahans—and that’s just the way its founders, Elaine and Dan Wetzig, wanted it.
7 comments
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009, 7:35 am
Jenesse Wetzig Oyerbides says:
On October 19th, Dan Wetzig lost his battle and went to be with the Lord. I am so proud to say that he was my Father. He touched so many lives with his Heart of Gold. His Coca-Cola Collection has been donated to the Million Barrel Museum in Monahans, TX, where it rightfully belongs, since most of the citizens of Monahans had donated items. It is so touching to know that his memory will live on though this collection.
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009, 1:08 pm
Linda Salcido says:
Dearest Dan and Elaine, Your are the nicest people I have had the honor of meeting and knowing. You have been a great example to your children and the greatest friend to me. You continue to be in my prayers and I will always love you. Linda
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009, 9:05 pm
Marthana and Coy Hudson says:
You have been such good friends to us for over 49 years, we have shared so many good meals with you at the Big Burger and had so much fun over the years. We can never repay your many kindnesses to us. You never even held it against us that we were PECOS EAGLES. Coy and Marthana Hudson
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009, 8:28 pm
Orlando Castillo says:
Mr. Wetzig,
When I first started working for you back in high school, you were my boss. It didn’t take long before that changed to friend...and now I don’t even think friend quite covers it. You have been like a father and have touched my life in more ways than you will ever know, just as you have for countless others. God has blessed me by crossing our paths and I will always cherish the great times we had at The Big Burger. The finest ingredient in any relationship is love, so it’s no surprise that The Big Burger was tops on everyone’s list! Your optimism and faith is an inspiration to me. I couldn’t ask for a greater friend.
-Orlando Castillo
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009, 6:15 pm
Carolyn House Fowler says:
Hi Danny,
I really enjoyed the article in Texas Monthly about your life in Monahams. How wonderful to live your dream. I will always remember your beautiful mother and how much she loved her sons. All of us that know you from high school continue to pray for your health. May these "retired" years bring you endless joy and unforgettable memories with your family. Hope to see you at another reunion one of these years. Blessings to you and your family,
Carolyn House Fowler, class of 1959
Monday, July 27th, 2009, 10:55 pm
Angela Crawford Ray says:
Hi Danny Wetzig...That’s how I remember you in Carrizo Springs. You were a little bit older than me, but who doesn’t remember the Wetzig boys? I just wanted to say hello from the Crawford girls of Carrizo Springs. I am sure that you remember Ann and Linda Crawford, and maybe you remember Angela and Clarisse. We were the latter addition to the Crawford family in 1951, when Dr. Crawford married our mother. I really loved reading about your life in Monahans, and your family sounds so sweet. I am especially glad that you are doing well. Your outlook on life is so inspiring. You truly are the epitome of when someone gives you lemons, you make lemonade. So, I will pass this article on to my sisters..I know that they will be so touched by what they read. I certainly am. Take care and have a wonderful rest of life "playing" with your family. Sincerely, Angela Crawford Ray
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009, 9:57 pm
roberta oh says:
dan and elaine are finest people that you will ever know. of course dan is my cousin but none the less, he is a man with a heart of gold and a beautiful person, his parents in heaven must be so proud of accomplishments, and the wonderful life he has with elaine and his kids.
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