VETTER, Harold John 1926-2008

VETTER, NELSON

Posted By: K. Kittleson
Date: 11/15/2008 at 20:09:51

AFFTON, MISSOURI -- Harold Vetter, age 82, and formerly of Charles City, Floyd county, Iowa, died on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.

Harold John Vetter was born on March 1, 1926, in Nashua, Chickasaw county, Iowa, one of five children, to John and Ida Vetter. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1943. Harold served in the U.S. Navy during WW II on the USS Cowie.

After his service in the Navy he met Nettie Lorene Nelson and married her in Charles City, Iowa, which began 61 years of life together.

He was a natural born problem solver, earning a mechanical engineering degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He worked as a mechanical contractor and engineer in the St. Louis area the last 58 years.

Harold loved to travel and frequented many countries internationally, as well as within the United States. Harold and Nettie loved going home to Iowa and visiting family and friends. A huge place in his heart was his faith, family, and friends. He was an active member at St. Thomas Holy Spirit Lutheran church.

Harold loved family gatherings and made a point to keep in touch with everyone. Good food, a pick up card game, or simply catching up and sharing stories with family and friends always brightened his day.

Harold and Nettie moved to Mansfield, Texas, this last year. Harold was loved and respected by many and has left his imprint on the lives of his family and friends.

Living family members include his wife, Nettie; sons Paul Vetter (Linda) and Harold John Vetter II (Alice); daughter Susan Gerlach (Todd); six grandchildren and five greatchildren; and a sister, Lillian Brown.

He was preceded by his son, Ken; and brothers Arnold, Floyd and sister Pauline.

Funeral services were held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Kutis Home Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd in Affton, Missouri.

Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park, 10180 Gravois Rd., Affton, Missouri.