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Joseph Frank "Big Joe" Vetter
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Birth: Jan. 16, 1926
Linton
Emmons County
North Dakota, USA
Death: Nov. 18, 2007
Bismarck
Burleigh County
North Dakota, USA
Joe F. Vetter was born January 16, 1926 on a farm southeast of Linton, the son of Frank and Genevieve (Schlosser) Vetter. He farmed with his parents until 1950 at which time he took over the farm.He also worked for the ASC office, measuring land.
Joe married Agnes Berger on April 4, 1964 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mandan, ND. Following their marriage, they farmed for 16 years. He retired in 1980 and moved into Linton, ND. Joe worked for NoDak Apartments for several years. He was instrumental in getting the Linton Country Club started. Joe was the master mind behind "Big Joes" in Hazelton.
He was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which he helped maintain. He served on the St. Anthony's Church Council and was School Clerk for country schools. Joe was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus, Emmons County Wildlife Club and the Linton Jaycees.
He enjoyed bowling, tilling gardens, golfing, attending high school sports events, and most of all spending time with his two grandchildren.
He died Sunday, November 18, 2007 at Medcenter One, Bismarck, ND.
Joe is survived by his wife, Agnes of Linton, one daughter and son-in-law: Laura and Lonnie Schiermester of Hazelton, ND, two grandchildren, DeLons and Kristina of Hazelton, ND, four brothers and three sisters-in-law: Leo Vetter and Special Friend, Etta of Bismarck, ND; Frank and Gwen Vetter of Florida, Tony and Sandy Vetter of Albany, MN and Tim and Linda Vetter of Wahpeton, ND; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Eugenia "Jean" Schumacher, Virginia Vetsch and Mary and Leo Hulm, all of Linton, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, DeLons, two brothers-in-law: Deacon Martin Schumacher and Willlie Vetsch; and one sister-in-law: Clementina Vetter.
The funeral for Joe F. Vetter, 81, Linton, ND, will be Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Linton, ND. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Arrangements by Myers Funeral Home.
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Parents:
Frank J. Vetter (1900 - 1977)
Genevieve Schlosser Vetter (1907 - 1984)
Spouse:
Agnes Theresa Vetter (1938 - ____)*
Children:
DeLons Joseph Vetter (1978 - 1978)*
Sibling:
Joseph Frank Vetter (1926 - 2007)
Eugenia Vetter Schumacher (1927 - ____)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Saint Anthonys Cemetery
Linton
Emmons County
North Dakota, USA
Maintained by: Sharon (Fleck) Huettl
Originally Created by: In memory of Scott
Record added: Nov 27, 2007
Find A Grave Memorial# 23125107
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1926 - 2007 (81 years)